What to learn to speak English fluently [All the basics to learn English speaking easily]

Do you want to speak English fluently? I am often asked a question: What does a  

person need to know to start speaking English?  What basics or which grammar rules do we need  

to learn to speak English fluently?  How to learn to speak proper English?

Welcome to English lessons with Kate! Today I  will tell you how to speak English fluently and  

all the basics you need to know to start  speaking English easily and correctly. 

To speak English well we need to  work on our grammar, vocabulary,  

and pronunciation. In this video we will  go over the basics of the English language,  

everything you need to know to speak  proper English. So, let's get started

The first thing we will go over is grammar  

because learning the basic grammar rules is very important for speaking English. We need to learn  

grammar because we want to speak without mistakes  and we want people to understand what we say. 

English grammar can be difficult, but don't worry,  we'll keep it simple. We’ll talk about Parts of  

speech in English, articles and TENSES First of all, you need to know parts of  

speech and differentiate one thing from another. We have the 8 parts of speech,  

but we’re gonna be talking about only 4 of them. • Nouns: A noun is a word used to name a person,  

place, thing, or idea. For example, "a dog," "a city," "a book," and "happiness" are all nouns. 

• Verbs: A verb is a word used to describe an action or state of being. For example,  

"run," "sing," "be," and "have" are all verbs. • Adjectives: An adjective is a word used to  

describe a noun or pronoun. For example, "big,"  "happy," "blue," and "fast" are all adjectives. 

• Pronouns: A pronoun is a word that  we use to replace a noun. For example,  

"he," "she," "it," and "they" are all pronouns. Another important thing is learning  

articles. I often get asked a question  - Do we really need to use articles?  

Yes, we do. Using articles is extremely important. We have the articles A/An and The.

We use a/an: The first time we mention or refer to a noun 

Example: I bought a new dress  yesterday! (First mention).  

Can you believe the dress was 50% off!!  (Second mention – now it is clear which dress:  

the dress you bought yesterday.) We use the article “A/an” to name  

a member of a group Jobs (I’m a teacher.) 

Nationalities (He’s an American.) Religions (She’s a BUddhist.) 

We use it when you also mean “one” Example: I had an ( =one) apple at breakfast. 

We also use it in expressions like:  A lot of, A little (bit) of, A ton of

The. We use the: With something that was  

already mentioned as I told you before. When there is just one of something* 

I’m going to the park. (There  is only one park where I live.) 

When we define a specific person, object or place. 

I loved the ring my boyfriend gave me for my  birthday. (Not just any ring, but specifically  

the ring my boyfriend gave me for my birthday.) We use the article THE with things that are  

unique (there is only one in the world).  Everyone around the world knows about the  

sun. We don’t have to explain the sun,  so we always use the sun (not a sun). 

For example, The sun, The solar  system, The President of the U.S.

We use the: With ordinal numbers and superlatives  - The first, the second, the third, The biggest,  

the best, the fastest. With some proper nouns: 

Rivers (the Amazon River, The Nile) Mountains Ranges (The Andes, The Alps) 

Oceans (The Pacific Ocean) Now let’s talk about the situations  

when you don’t need to use any articles. We don’t use articles with: 

Uncountable nouns (unless  referring to a specific example) 

I love adding milk (uncountable)  to my coffee (uncountable). 

Milk and coffee are uncountable. We can’t say the milk unless we refer to a specific milk,  

for example, the milk is expired. And we never say “a milk”  

because milk is uncountable. We don’t use articles when we talk  

about things in general (all things everywhere) I love watching birds! (All birds everywhere,  

not just one specific bird.) We don’t use articles with Countries,  

for example: I love Italy. He’s  from India. Have you visited China? 

We don’t use articles with  Languages: French, Japanese, English 

Meals – Breakfast, not a  breakfast or the breakfast 

We don’t use articles with  People’s names and titles. 

With possessives My bag …His dog …Your life… We don’t use articles with most cities,  

towns, streets, and airports -  New Delhi, Paris, Main Street. 

It’s extremely important to use these  rules in real life when you speak English.  

Because if you don’t use the articles  correctly, people may not understand you. 

Now let’s move on to the  next important part - Tenses 

To speak fluently you should know how to use basic English tenses. English has many  

verb tenses that are used to indicate the time frame in which an action is taking place. Here  

are a few of the most basic tenses: • Present Simple: Used to describe  

actions that happen regularly or  are currently true. For example,  

"I film videos every day." • Present Continuous:  

Used to describe actions that are happening at the  moment. For example, "I am filming a video now." 

• Past Simple: Used to describe  actions that have already happened.  

For example, "I filmed a video yesterday." • Future Simple: Used to describe actions  

that will happen in the future. For  example, "I will film a video tomorrow." 

So, to start speaking fluently you  need to know these basic tenses. 

And I have a full video on tenses with an explanation and examples for each tense. 

You can check out this link and watch the video. The next part of learning English is learning  

Vocabulary: Now, let's go over some basic vocabulary words. To speak English fluently  

you should learn – Greetings, Basic questions, Basic responses and Common Everyday Phrases

Let’s start with Greetings: You probably know the most popular greetings like "Hello," "Hi," "Good  

morning," "Good afternoon," "Good evening" . You can also learn - "Hi there" "Howdy" "How's  

it going?" "What's up?"

Basic questions: "What's your name?", "How are you?", "Where are you from?", "What do you do?"  

"How old are you?" "What do you do for a living?" "Are you married?"  

"Do you have any children?" "What are your  hobbies?" "What kind of music do you like?" 

"What's your favorite food?"  "What's your favorite color?"

Basic responses: "My name is...," "I'm from the United States."

"I'm 25  years old." "I'm a teacher."  

"I'm single." "I have no children." "I like all kinds of music." 

"My favorite food is Italian pasta with  cheese." "My favorite color is blue."

Common Everyday Phrases: Here are some everyday  phrases that you can use in your conversations: 

1. "Nice to meet you." - This is a common phrase  used when you first meet someone. You can use it  

as an ice breaker to start a conversation. 2. "How have you been?" - This is a casual  

way to ask someone about their well-being.  It's used when you haven't seen someone in  

a while, and you want to catch up with them. 3. "What have you been up to?" - This phrase  

is similar to the previous one, but it's asking  specifically about what the person has been doing  

lately. It's a great way to start a conversation  and ask a person about their recent activities. 

4. "How's your day going?" - This is a casual way to ask someone how their day is going. It's  

a good way to start a conversation and  show interest in the other person's day. 

5. "What's new?" - This phrase is used  to ask someone if there is anything  

new or interesting happening in their life. 6. "How's work/school?" - This phrase is used  

to ask someone about how their job  or school is going. It's a good way  

to show interest in the other person's life. 7. "What are your plans for the weekend?" - This  

phrase is used to ask someone about their plans for the upcoming weekend. Also you  

can prepare an answer in advance and tell the person about your plans for the weekend. 

8. "Let's catch up soon." - This  phrase is used when you want to  

make plans to catch up with someone in the near future. It's a good way to show that  

you want to stay in touch with the person. 9. "Take care." - This phrase is used as a  

way of saying goodbye, and wishing the person  well. It's a polite way to end a conversation. 

10. "See you later." - This phrase is a casual way to say goodbye and it's often used in informal  

situations. It's a good way to end a conversation and show that you want to see the person again. 

These are just a few examples, and there are many more words and phrases that you can learn  

to improve your speaking and listening skills.If you want to learn more everyday phrases you  

can watch my video about Common English Phrases you need to know, here’s the link to this video. 

It's important to note that these phrases can be used in different situations. It's  

always good to pay attention to the context.

Finally, let's go over some  basic pronunciation tips. On my channel  

I focus on standard American accent. • English is a stress-timed language,  

which means that the stress or emphasis is placed  on certain syllables in a word. For example,  

in the word "important," the stress is  on the second syllable "im-POR-tant." 

(Here’s a video about syllable stress in detail) • The English alphabet has 26 letters, but they  

can make different sounds. For example, the letter "a" can make the "ah" sound  

as in "father" or the "ay" sound as in "say." The letters "th" can make two different sounds,  

a voiced sound as in "the" and  an unvoiced sound as in "think." 

• The letter "r" is pronounced differently  in American English and British English.  

In British English, the "r" is  not pronounced at the end of words,  

while in American English it is pronounced. You can also watch my videos about the main  

differences between American and British English.

I’m not a native English speaker and I’m still  

working on improving my pronunciation. Here are a few tips on how to improve  

your English pronunciation: Listen to native speakers:  

One of the best ways to improve your pronunciation is to listen to native speakers. You can listen  

to English-language music, podcasts, or watch English-language television shows or movies. Pay  

attention to the rhythm and intonation of the language and try to imitate it when you speak.

Practice with English-language resources: There are many resources available that can  

help you improve your English pronunciation. This can include language-learning apps,  

online tutorials, and language-learning  programs. Many of these resources include  

exercises and activities that are specifically designed to help you improve your pronunciation.

Record yourself speaking:  Recording yourself speaking  

can be a great way to identify areas of  difficulty and to track your progress.  

Once you have recorded yourself, listen to the recording and compare it to native  

speakers. Pay attention to areas where your pronunciation differs and work on improving them.

Practice with a native speaker: If  you have access to a native speaker,  

consider working with them to improve your pronunciation. They can provide you with  

feedback on your pronunciation and help you work on specific areas of difficulty.

Practice with a language exchange partner: If you can't find a teacher or tutor,  

you can also try a language exchange partner. This is someone who also wants to learn your  

native language, so you can practice  speaking in English with each other.

Practice difficult sounds: English has many sounds that may be difficult for non-native speakers.  

These include the "th" sound, the "r"  sound, and the "l" sound. Practice  

these sounds regularly until you  feel comfortable producing them.

Be patient: Improving your English pronunciation takes time and practice. Remember that everyone  

makes mistakes and that it's okay to  make them. The most important thing is  

to learn from your mistakes and to  continue practicing and improving.

By incorporating these tips into your  daily routine, you can improve your  

English pronunciation over time. Remember  to be patient and persistent, and to enjoy  

the process. The more you practice, the more confident and fluent you will become in English.

Now we have just learned the basics  of English grammar, vocabulary,  

and pronunciation. I’ve told you about  everything you need to know to become  

fluent in English and be able to speak  proper English. Thanks for watching! I  

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