In this video, I'm going to share some tricks to help you understand fast spoken English, and more importantly, to help you speak faster too.

Besides these tricks, I'll also show you methods to actively push yourself speed up.

We can't just rely on quick hacks, we need to improve our English fundamentally.

Before we start, let me be clear.

The ultimate goal of language learning isn't to speak fast, but to speak clearly.

Pronounce your words correctly and make sure your message comes across.

That's what really matters.

But when you've got a lot to say but not much time, there are tactics to help you speed up without losing clarity.

First, native speakers often blend words together.

This happens in every language, including your mother tongue.

This is how I speak Chinese.

You naturally blend words together because it makes speech more efficient and effortless.

But when we first learn a language, we tend to pronounce each sound very deliberately.

For example, this sentence.

You might overpronounce it like To speak faster naturally, you need to relax the muscles around your mouth for smoother pronunciation.

One way to practice this is through shadowing, mimicking native speakers.

You will not only copy their pronunciation, but also their facial expressions and mouth movements.

Like I've mentioned in previous videos, it's almost like acting practice.

The reason native speakers speak fast isn't just about verbal techniques like pausing or intonation.

It's also about how they use their facial muscles.

Many of you have noticed that when people speak English, their mouths move differently than when they speak their mother tongue, right?

That's because different languages engage different muscles.

Now, let me show you some examples of effortless pronunciation in English, focusing on reduced sounds.

The first group is liaisons that are common in speech.

For example, Go for it.

Another example is shortening vowels or turning them into schwa sounds.

What are you thinking?

The E sound and R sound are not fully pronounced.

Next, let's look at some informal expressions or their abbreviated forms.

These shortened phrases are used in informal conversations.

And if you are not familiar with them or don't know the context, they can be very tricky.

I gotta go.

But just knowing these tricks isn't enough to speak faster.

For instance, if you know that I'm going to becomes I'm gonna, right?

But you use it slowly, it won't feel natural.

So, how do you actually speak faster?

First, you should have a fast reading practice.

Train yourself using a telepromoter where words appear on the screen at a set speed and read along.

We have learned that the circular spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness gradually increase the speed as you get comfortable.

This helps train the muscles in your mouth.

Second, speech with a time limit.

Sometimes we speak slowly because we don't know what to say or don't have enough to say.

This is common for language learners.

To counter this, you need to have a lot to say and a limited time to say it.

Here's how.

Choose a topic you're passionate about and have plenty of insights on.

Take a moment to jot down ideas or outline your speech.

Then give yourself one or two minutes to deliver it.

If you have a lot to say and limited time, you will naturally start speaking faster.

This method not only pushes yourself to speak fast, but also strengthens your logic and time management, especially if you want to improve your presentation skills.

Don't forget to record yourself and see if you speak clearly when speaking fast.

By practicing these two methods, you will gradually start speaking faster.

You might even find yourself using some of the liaisons and reduced sounds I mentioned earlier.

Remember, speaking English faster isn't just about knowing a few tricks.

As language learners, we need extra practice because it's not our native language.

So, combine these small tricks with consistent practice.

That's the secret to improve.

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See you next time.