I practiced English with AI for 4 months—here's what happened

"I used to struggle with speaking English. knew practice was key, repeating phrases over and over to improve. But the process felt tedious and discouraging—I would give up after just a session or two.

Maintaining a consistent routine was nearly impossible, especially while balancing work and daily responsibilities.

Everything changed when AI-powered language tools became available. Now, I can practice with AI as if speaking to a native speaker. The experience is far more engaging and effective.

In fact, speaking with AI can be even more comfortable than conversing with real people as there is no fear of judgment.

AI listens patiently, corrects mistakes step by step, and helps refine my skills without embarrassment.

After four months of consistent practice, I have seen a noticeable improvement.

I now speak more fluently and confidently, making English communication much smoother.

One strategy I have found useful is managing conversations with non-native English speakers who have strong accents, making comprehension difficult.

In such cases, I focus on my pronunciation and confidence. If someone speaks too fast, I ask them to slow down by saying, "Sorry, I did not catch that." I repeat this until I fully understand.

Then, when I respond with well-structured sentences, I regain control of the conversation."

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Reader Ned Thai shares his experience using AI-powered tools to improve his English-speaking skills in response to an article by contributor Hoang, who details his struggles with spoken English.

In that article, Hoang reveals that despite having a strong vocabulary, he often hesitates when speaking due to fear of making grammatical mistakes.

Even after two years of studying English while working, he still struggles to communicate fluently.

During conversations, he frequently pauses to structure his sentences, making his speech fragmented. His limited listening skills also make it difficult for him to keep up with fast-speaking native speakers.