Hi there! Here’s a quick post today guys.

It’s a system that I have developed over recent years which is effective in getting you, the student, to understand and Speak English Quickly and with confidence. To take part in an English conversation it is important that you are able to respond quickly to what is being said.

To do this effectively means that you must have a broad range of phrases available at hand and you must be able to think in English. This is how to create SPOKEN ENGLISH FLUENCY – to think in English.

This does not happen overnight, but using some special techniques, it is possible to do this quicker than you may think.

So let’s take a look at QUICKFIRE!

What’s Quickfire? Simple – it’s a unique technique for developing spoken English fluency, by doing the following:

1. You listen to a short conversation;
2. You need to understand what is being said; and
3. Then you quickly answer some questions in English.

WHY DOES THIS TECHNIQUE WORK?

Due to the intense focus required during these exercises, you have no option – to answer the questions quickly and correctly, you have no time to revert to your natural language. You have to think in English. These exercises are a lot of fun and can be repeated again and again so that you are able to learn new phrases as well get you to adapt to thinking in your new language.

Oh and by the way, our experience shows that you will enjoy Quickfire – our students love these exercises.

So the obvious question you now have is, “How do I find out more?”

Well shortly be putting on sale our “Inspired English Course” – your fast track to Spoken English Fluency. Check out this link for more details.

==>  INSPIRED ENGLISH – Your Fast Track to Spoken English Fluency  <==

Any questions? Please don’t forget to leave a comment.

Take care, Poppy

Hey, how are you doing today? It’s been a busy few days for me.

Today I’m going to share with you some thoughts regarding what it takes to be successful in learning a new skill. This can apply to anything, but here my focus is Spoken English Training of course! Three things quickly come to mind:

1. MINDSET.
2. TRAINING MATERIALS.
3. TRAINING METHODS.

If any one of these elements is missing, you are going to struggle.  I know I have – many times over! In one of my earlier posts, I explained to you my story of how I eventually managed to Learn Spoken English Fluently. Looking back on the struggles I had, I can now understand the reasons for my ‘failed attempts’ – either poor mindset, inappropriate training methods or poor quality training materials. All three areas need to be in place for success.

It took me many years, and much frustration before I realised what was required. Let me explain each element separately:

1. MINDSET. “I have paid for the course, all I need to now to do now is turn up. It’s going to be easy!” Has this happened to you? It has to me. It’s completely the wrong approach. Before starting any course, you must plan appropriately – is this course right for me? what are my objectives of the course? how will I fit the training into my schedule? There are so many similar questions like these that you need to answer. You also need to be disciplined in your approach and have the ability to focus and not get distracted. And let’s not forget perseverence – without the inner strength to push yourself hard when things may be getting a little tough, you may just give up. I found out the hard way. Don’t let this happen to you.
2. TRAINING MATERIAL. Good quality and proven training materials are a must. Before purchasing any course, make sure you do the appropriate research. Speak to previous students of the course or go to the institute if it is classroom-based training. Make sure that you feel comfortable with the product and that by applying the right mindset and using the right training methods, it will deliver on your course objectives. Oh, I have been disappointed so many times with this! The only person I can blame is – ME. I have been ‘got’ by flashy advertising campaigns. Just make sure that before you invest your time and money that you are going to receive a great quality product that provides real value and is positioned at the correct level for your abilities.
3. TRAINING METHODS. This is so so important. I cannot emphasise this enough, especially when it comes to Spoken English Training. Their are 4 different ways to be exposed to a language - WRITING, READING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING. Now it shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to know which methods are important when applied to spoken English training – yes, listening and speaking. Therefore, make sure that when you select your spoken English training course that both of these elements (combined with lots of interactive practice) are the cornerstone of the training. Don’t do what I did and sit through lecture after lecture from a very dull English teacher – with the students just taking notes and reading books. This is not a great way to become fluent at spoken English.

Hey, I hope you are still reading this. Just remember to consider each of these elements as part of your purchase criteria.

You have worked hard to be able to make the investment – make the right decisions, and get ready to learn spoken English.

Have fun! Popppy.

Hi

The need to speak English in your job is becoming more important in countries such as India as business becomes more global. This can put additional pressure on you, the final year college student, who is seeking employment with a large multi-national company.

Basically the spoken English skills you currently have may not be sufficient for you to have the career you want. There is no question that this is one of the gaps in English Language training that is currently available in the marketplace - that is, transforming your social English into professional English.  For example, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Can I succeed in an interview conducted in English?
2. How will I cope with speaking English throughout my working day?
3. What skills do I need on the telephone when speaking in English?
4. How do I run an effective meeting in spoken English?
5. Am I able to give a management presentation in English?

For some people, these tasks can be difficult even when conducted in their native language. Just think of the additional pressure or stress that this could create if conducted in a second language! That is why training of these skills is so imortant to final year students and young professionals.

Let’s not underestimate this, it could really transform you, your self-confidence and your career. As a result, one such English Professional course has been created and will be rolled out in the classroom in India during the remainder of 2009. An on-line version will be available in December of this year.

Remember that education is a continual process. If you think your spoken English is okay, ask yourself, “Are my spoken English skills sufficient for the workplace?” And even if they are, we could all benefit from some additional skills that come about by learning interview techniques, public speaking skills, etc.

Let’s learn together, Poppy

Not long ago I was unable to speak English very well. I was too embarrassed to have a conversation in English. I could understand some words that were spoken to me in English, but I was could answer in English. Why was this an issue for me? Quite simply it was holding me back in what I wanted to achieve with my life.

The English language was all around me – the media (television, radio, newspapers), my friends & my social life. Also, I had always dreamed of having a job in a large international company. Here in India, such companies use English as the corporate language. I was unable, however, to speak English. I had tried many times to learn the language, but each time became frustrated with the teaching methods, myself and other things always got in the way.

If I was going to achieve what I wanted in my life, things had to change. Most importantly, I had to change. It is always easy to blame everything else when things don’t go your way; that was me five years ago. It was only when a close friend took me aside and suggested that if I wanted to realise my dreams I needed to take responsibility.

I did. It didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen. I knew that if I was going to learn spoken English I needed to find the right learning material and the right mindset. Learning English could unlock the door in so many ways. Yet for so long I had lacked the confidence and the knowledge to do so. “How I learned to speak English” I will leave to another day, but it is possible. I took action and made it happen. It has made a huge transformation in my life. I have the career and the social life that I want and I also have a level of confidence and self-belief that allows me to do things that I never thought possible only five years.

Stick with it! Find the right learning methods, have the right mindset and keep practicing.

Wishing you every success, Poppy