Day 16

Day 16: Building Confidence in Speaking and Listening


Today, I worked on building more confidence in speaking and listening. My goal was to improve my ability to speak naturally in conversations, even if I don’t know every word. I wanted to focus on responding quickly and understanding spoken English better.


What did I do today?


Speaking Practice with Spontaneous Conversations:


I practiced having conversations with myself about various topics, like my favorite books, movies, or my daily routine. The aim was to speak as naturally and fluently as possible, without overthinking.


I also tried to respond quickly to prompts, like answering questions or explaining my opinions in English.



Listening to Conversations at Normal Speed:


I listened to podcasts and videos where people speak at a faster pace. I didn’t use subtitles, so I had to rely entirely on my listening skills.


After listening, I tried to summarize what was said in my own words.




How did I feel today?

At first, I felt a bit unsure of myself when speaking quickly, but after practicing, I became more comfortable and confident. Listening to faster conversations was challenging, but I could understand more than I expected, which boosted my confidence.


Achievements of the Day


Felt more confident speaking naturally and without pausing too much.


Managed to understand and summarize faster conversations.



Plan for Tomorrow


Keep practicing spontaneous speaking to improve fluency.


Listen to more fast-paced content and practice summarizing what I heard.

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