Speak Out! How to Improve Public Speaking in English – Tips for Confidence & Fluency

Why Public Speaking Matters

Public speaking is no longer optional. It is a core skill for global professionals. Whether you're presenting on Zoom, leading a meeting, or participating in an online speaking club, the ability to speak confidently in English can unlock opportunities in your career and communication. But let’s be honest. Public speaking can feel scary. Especially in a second language. Good news? Fluency and confidence are skills you can train.

 1. Start Small: Practice in Safe, Supportive Spaces

If the idea of speaking in front of others makes your heart race, start small.

▪︎ Join a small online speaking club Discover more here!
▪︎ Practice speaking in 3 minute mini presentations
▪︎ Talk about familiar topics like your job, your routine, or recent news

2. Use Speaking Frameworks

Great speakers don’t just talk. They structure their ideas clearly. Use simple frameworks like:

▪︎ Past – Present – Future
▪︎ Problem – Solution – Result
▪︎ Hook – Main Point – Call to Action

Example:
“Today I want to talk about email overload (Problem)... I’ll share 3 tools that helped me reduce stress (Solution)... Now I finish emails in 30 minutes per day (Result).”

 3. Record Yourself and Self Correct

Hearing yourself speak in English is one of the fastest ways to identify improvement areas.

▪︎ Record short 1 minute voice notes
▪︎ Pay attention to filler words, pauses, and pronunciation
▪︎ Try the same speech again and aim for clarity over perfection

Pro Tip: Use free tools like Voice Memos, Loom, or Vocaroo to record and share practice speeches.

4. Practice With Real Feedback (Not Just Mirrors)

Solo practice helps, but real improvement comes with live feedback.

▪︎ Join a speaking club where a coach gives targeted advice Discover more here!
▪︎ Work with a native teacher who corrects tone and body language
▪︎ Practice common business speaking situations: giving updates, leading meetings, and making introductions

5. Build Confidence by Knowing What to Expect

Most fear comes from uncertainty. So create routines for speaking moments:

▪︎ Write 3 go to sentences you can always use to start a talk
▪︎ Prepare 5 phrases to use when you forget a word
▪︎ Practice polite ways to interrupt or ask for clarification

Example phrases:

• “Let me rephrase that…”

• “What I meant to say was…”

• “Let me add one more point…”

Bonus: Join Our Speaking Club for Weekly Practice

If you want to improve your public speaking in English with real world practice, I invite you to join our Fluency Speaking Club.

▪︎ Weekly live sessions with a professional English coach
▪︎ Small group size = more talk time
▪︎ Topics designed for international professionals: meetings, interviews, networking, presentations

Discover more here!

Final Thoughts

Public speaking in English is not about sounding perfect. It is about being clear, confident, and human.The fastest way to get better is to practice with people who want the same thing you do. Let’s grow your voice together.