The 1st rule of speaking English would be to speak clearly, concisely and use straightforward vocabulary. KISS – maintain it brief and straightforward.

Keep in mind you possibly will not just speak to native speakers. You can find roughly 380 million native speakers, but as several as a billion folks speak it as a second language. So it is a great thought to prevent idioms and slang (I often say find out it, but do not use it). It could sound clever to say “You’re barking up the incorrect tree,” but should you misuse it or if the other individual does not realize you, you will only appear silly once you attempt to clarify what you meant to say, or what it truly signifies.

There’s also a saying in English “Have you swallowed a dictionary?” It really is applicable to any person who makes use of lengthy, complex words when a shorter word will do. Brief sentences are just as excellent (if not far better) than lengthy explanations. The worth in what you’ve got to say is what you say, not how clever you appear or sound once you say it.