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From Silence to Speech: How to Speak English Fluently | Graded Reader | Basic English

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Discover the journey from struggling with English to mastering fluency. Learn how to go from silence to confidently expressing yourself in English through practical steps. Explore the basics of the English language and the path towards becoming a proficient English speaker.
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Hi, I am Alex. This is my English story. I did not know any English. When people spoke English, I could not understand. The words sounded strange. I felt lost and confused. But now, I speak well. I can talk with friends, read books, and write sentences. It was not easy, but I did it. Let me take you back to the beginning.
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I remember the first time I heard English. It was on TV. The characters were speaking a language I
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didn't understand. They laughed, talked, and seemed happy. But I couldn't join in. I wanted
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to understand. I wanted to be part of their world. At school, English was a subject. The teacher
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wrote words on the board. She said them out loud. But to me, they were just sounding.
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I couldn't make sense of them.
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My classmates seemed to get it. They nodded, repeated the words, and even made sentences.
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But I sat quietly, hoping the teacher wouldn't call on me.
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I was afraid to speak. What if I said it wrong? What if they laughed at me?
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I did not know any English. Now, I speak well. One day, I decided I wanted to change.
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I wanted to learn English. I wanted to understand those TV shows, talk with my friends, and do well in school.
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I knew it wouldn't be easy. But I was ready to try.
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First, I talked to my parents. I told them I wanted to learn English. They were supportive.
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They said learning a new language was a good idea. They encouraged me to start small and not give up.
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That gave me hope. I started with the basics. The alphabet was my first step. A. B. C.
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I practiced each letter. I wrote them down one by one. At first, my letters were shaky. Some were
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too big, others too small. But I kept practicing. Soon, my letters looked just right. I was proud
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of my progress. Next, I learned simple words. Cat, dog, apple. These were words I saw every day. I
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I made flashcards with pictures and words. I looked at them often. I said the words out loud.
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Slowly, the words started to make sense. I could see a cat and say cat. I could hold an apple and say apple.
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It felt good to know these words. Practicing every day was important. I set aside time each day to study.
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Sometimes I was tired. Sometimes I wanted to play instead.
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But I remembered my goal. I wanted to learn English. So I practiced every day.
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I learned a little more. I started to make sentences. I am Alex, this is a book. These were simple sentences. But they meant a lot to me. They were my first steps in speaking English.
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I practiced with my friends. They were kind and patient. They corrected me when I made mistakes. They cheered me on when I got it right. Their support made a big difference.
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Speaking out loud was scary at first. I was afraid of making mistakes.
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But I learned that mistakes were okay, they were part of learning. Each mistake taught me something new.
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Over time, I became less shy. I spoke more and more. I felt my confidence growing.
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Reading and listening were also important.
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I started with children's books. They were simple and had pictures.
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I could look at the pictures and understand the story. I read the words out loud. I repeated them
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until they sounded right. I listened to English songs. Music made learning fun. I sang along.
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Even if I didn't understand all the words. Slowly, the songs made more sense.
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I watched English cartoons. The characters spoke clearly. I could follow their stories.
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Watching cartoons helped me learn new words and phrases. Writing was another step. I started
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with simple sentences. I like cats. Today is sunny. I wrote in a journal every day.
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My sentences were short, but they helped me practice. I paid attention to spelling. I
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wanted to write the words correctly. Spelling was tricky at first. Some words were hard to spell,
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but I practiced. I used a dictionary to check my words. Each day, my writing improved. I took small
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I didn't try to learn everything at once.
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I focused on one thing at a time. This made learning easier. Each small step added up.
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Over time, I saw big improvements. I joined an English club. We met every week. We talked
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about different topics. We played games in English. The club was fun and helped me practice
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speaking. I made new friends who were also learning English.
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We helped each other. We shared tips and encouraged one another. I found language partners online. We talked through video calls. They wanted to learn my language and I wanted to learn English. We helped each other. It was like having a friend to study with. We practiced speaking and listening. We corrected each other's mistakes. This helped me a lot.
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I asked for help when I didn't understand. I asked my teacher, my friends, and my parents.
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They were always willing to help. They explained things to me.
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They gave me tips and resources. Asking for help was important. It showed me that I didn't have to learn alone.
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Learning English changed my life. It opened new doors. I could talk with more people. I could understand more things.
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I felt more confident. I was proud of my progress. Now, I want to help others. I want to share my story. I hope it will inspire you.
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