The same question was raised and answered by the BBC, you may listen to this audio at http://arcoplaza.com, navigate to e-learning, click onto the audio button uder the BBC learning English.

Hi Carrie. My answer is that it is very important that you listen to and practise spoken English as often as possible in order to improve it.You can do this in a number of ways. Click onto Knowledge at the left then go to Learn English. Type in your native language as your base language.There are many postings and resources for you. You can also click onto Language Partners and Language Teachers at the left of this page and email native speakers to set up a time to practise oral English. Click onto Groups at the left and join an English one that you like, to practise your English pronunciation. Italki members recommend these sites for improving spoken English. http://www.elllo.org/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/ http://www.usingenglish.com/
 http://www.englishpage.com/
 http://www.sharedtalk.com http://www.tolearnenglish.com

i think that language environment is very important.and u can make more friends who mother language is english.

Hello Carrie, Here are some tips to improve your spoken English: - First get over any fear of not being able to pronounce correctly or make mistakes, because you will do them anyways and that is the way to learn. - You have to expose yourself to lots of English .Grasp every opportunity you have to speak with people in English. - Listen to songs in English , watch movies and programs. - Read short stories out loud and try to see, say and hear the words to reinforce your memory. Record yourself and play it back later and see how you are improving . - Join a conversation group in your country (English speaking of course) so you have the opportunity to listen a lot of spoken English and to participate even if a little; you will eventually catch up the accent and increase your vocabulary. - Use voice chat on italki and other programs. - Travel to an English speaking country if you can . - In your own city go to places like restaurants or shops where English is spoken . You will speak to waiters, it might help you listen to more English. Good luck:) 加油

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