Speaking English is a gateway to success. But only a few of the teachers and students in developing countries like India are able to speak English well. Since I was born in a village and live in a village but became an English teacher and very good speaker of English, I would like to suggest the tips I have followed myself. I have never attended any private tuition centers or spoken English institutes .I hope the tips will really help the readers.

1.Believe in yourself and think that speaking English is not difficult

2. If you are an English medium student, try to ask as many simple questions as possible in the English and other non language classes

3. If you are a regional medium student, try to ask as many simple questions as possible in English class.

4.Form an English speaking club or circle among like minded friends and speak to them only in English in and out side the class room.

5. Try to participate in English debates and quiz competitions

6. When you are alone at home, imagine that you are speaking to an English audience on an interesting topic and start speaking in English. Make it a habit to make a speech for five minutes in your reading room at home every day.

7, Don’t be afraid of making grammatical mistakes and others. Believe that making mistakes is a part of learning or  speaking a language.and convince yourself that fluency is more important than accuracy.

8. Try to follow the English talks on the radio and on T.V

9.Try to read an English passage aloud every day at home and try to think in English as much as possible

'Happy English Speaking'!

Yours sincerely,

JVL NARASIMHA RAO