Most English learning boils down to the question of how to speak English. There are other goals as well, but learning how to speak English will help you communicate with others, and lead to better test scores on the TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge and other exams. In order to know how to speak English, you need to have a plan. This guide on how to speak English provides an outline that you can follow to learn to speak English. If you already speak English, this guide will help you more quickly improve your English speaking skills.

　　多数情况英语学习最终都会归结为如何说英语。虽然学习英语还有别的目标，但是学会说英语不仅可以使你能与他人沟通，还能让你在托福、托业、雅思、剑桥等等英语考试中取得高分。要学会说英语，你需要一个计划。这篇指南提供一个大纲，供你学习说英语之用。如果你已经会说一点英语，这篇指南可以让你更快地提高英语口语水平。

　　难度水平：中等

　　时间要求：半年至三年

　　Here's How:具体怎么做：

　　Discover Which Type Of English Learner You Are

　　弄清自己是什么类型的学习者

　　When learning how to speak English you first need to find out what type of English learner you are. Ask yourself questions such as Why do I want to speak English? Do I need to speak English for my job? Do I want to speak English for travel and hobbies, or do I have something more serious in mind? find out.

　　学英语时你首先应认清自己是什么类型的学习者。问问自己：为什么我想学英语?我在工作上要用到英语吗?我是为了旅游或者爱好学英语吗?我心里是不是有一些更严肃认真的想法呢?

　　Understand Your Goals

　　了解你的目标

　　Once you know what type of English learner you are, you can begin to better understand your goals. Once you know your goals, you'll better understand what you need to do to speak English well. This is similar to understanding what type learner you are. Write down a list of the things you would like to do with your English. Would you like to speak English fluently in two years? Would you like to have enough English to travel and order food in a restaurant? Understanding exactly what you want to do with English will help you learn how to speak English because you will work towards your goals.

　　一旦你认清了自己是什么类型的学习者，你可以更好地了解你的目标。一旦你明确了自己的目标，你会更清晰地知道要怎么做才能把英语说得更好。这与了解自己的学习类型相似。列一张清单，写明你都要英语来做什么。你想要在两年内说一口流利的恩英语?你想掌握足够的英语单词去旅行或者是点餐?明确你到底想用英语做什么可以帮助你学习英语，因为你可以朝着自己的目标前进。

　　Find Out Your Level

　　认清自己的水平

　　Before you begin to learn how to speak English, you'll need to know where to begin. Taking a level test can help you understand what level you are at and then you can start using resources appropriate for your level in order to learn how to speak English well. Of course, you'll not only learn how to speak English, but also how to read, write and use English in a variety of settings. These quizzes will help you find your level. Start with the beginning level test and then move on. Stop when you get less than 60% and begin at that level.

　　在学英语之前，你应该了解从哪里开始。做一个水平测试可以帮助你了解自己目前的阶段。随后你就可以利用适合现阶段的资源学习如何将英语说的更好。当然，你不仅仅要学如何说英语，你还要学习不同场合下英文该如何读、写、用。这些测试可以帮助你认清自己的水平。从最基础的测试开始，一步步加深难度，直到无法得到60分，就可以从这个阶段学起。

　　Decide On Learning Strategy

　　确定学习策略

　　Now that you understand your English learning goals, style and level it's time to decide on an English learning strategy. The simple answer to the question of how to speak English is that you need to speak it as often as possible. Of course, it's more difficult than that. Start off by deciding which type of learning strategy you will take. Do you want to study alone? Do you want to take a class? How much time do you have to dedicate to English study? How much are you willing to pay to learn to speak English? Answer these questions and you will understand your strategy.

　　已经明白了自己的目标、类型和水平，就开始确定学习策略。要回答如何学会说英语，最简切了当的答案就是尽可能多开口，当然，说起来容易做起来难。先从确定你要采用的学习策略开始。你想要自学?还是报班?愿意花多少时间在英语学习上?愿意花多少钱?回答这些问题你就能明白自己的策略。

　　Put Together A Plan For Learning Grammar

　　为学习语法制定计划

　　If you want to know how to speak English, you'll also have to know how to use English grammar. Here are my five top tips on how to speak English with good grammar.

　　想学会说英语，要学会语法。这里有五个建议，教你说一口流利标准的英语。

　　Learn grammar from context. Do exercises that have you identify tenses and from within a short reading or listening selection.

　　通过上下文学习语法。用文章片段和听力片段练习时态分析。

　　When learning how to speak English you need to use your muscles. Read your grammar exercises aloud which will help you learn to use correct grammar when speaking.

　　学习讲英语时需要用上你的肌肉。大声朗读语法练习可以让你在说英语时不犯语法错误。

　　Don't do too much grammar! Understanding grammar doesn't mean you speak. Balance grammar with other English learning tasks.

　　不要做太多语法练习!理解了语法点并不意味着你能说。要在语法练习和其他练习中找平衡。

　　Do ten minutes of grammar each day. It's better to only do a little every day than a lot once a week.

　　每天抽十分钟练语法。一天做一点要比攒着一周做一次的效果来得好。