What's your preferred mode for working on improving your language skills?

Question

Assume you are someone having basic fundamental knowledge of a language wherein you can converse in bits, but not confident enough to speak on stage or impromptu without a prepared script.

Also assume, the option you choose will be followed by 'Practicing Speaking with an AI chatbot or 1:1 with a Native Speaker, or even Writing which gets assessed by AI or Peer review'

Zachary William King · Accepted Answer

Definitely a combo of reading books/articles and having conversations with native speakers to improve my speaking skills. I also find language exchange apps super helpful for connecting with native speakers to practice with online.

Varun C Bhagath · Answer

@indu_thangamuthu Thank you for your input.

Varun C Bhagath · Answer

@zacharywilliamking Much appreciate your input.

Indu Thangamuthu · Answer

Reading and speaking.

Answer

Reading is great for expanding vocabulary and improving comprehension. Speaking practice with native speakers or language exchange partners helps build fluency and confidence. Combining both consistently is key to making steady progress in language acquisition.

Feliciana · Answer

I think it is through practicing with AI that I can improve my speaking skills

Answer

Reading is definitely key for improving language skills. I like to find interesting books, articles or blogs in the language I'm learning. For speaking practice, language exchange apps like Tandem or HelloTalk are great for finding native speakers to chat with. Watching shows and YouTube videos helps too for hearing the language used naturally. Immersion is the fastest way to improve comprehension and fluency IMO.

What's your preferred mode for working on improving your language skills?

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