Preeti Lamba

Are you a non-native English learner aspiring for native-like fluency? If the answer is yes, here are some suggestions that can get you closer to your goal.

Before we begin, I would like to point out that native English speakers from around the world do not sound the same, there are many regional variations. However, today we will focus on commonalities as opposed to differences.

Popular phrases to Sound Like a Native Speaker

Let us start with the ‘Magic Words’ that will help you sound polite. 

• Please - when you are making a request.

Compare – ‘Wait / ‘Please wait’ 

• Thank you - to express your gratitude for something given to you (a gift, compliment, etc.) or service is done for you. 

You also use this expression to accept or refuse an offer.

Now how would you respond and accept someone’s thanks:

You are welcome / My pleasure / Please don’t mention it/ Anytime / No worries / That’s...

Hi! I'm Kris Amerikos and I help people use the English language to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true.

A few years ago people from nearly every country in the world started contacting me and asking me how they could most effectively use the next 30 days to maximize their results. Some people think of me as an expert in this area. Millions of people have participated in my seminars and have learned my system. Now I'm sharing this with you.

I want to show you how people from around the world practice English, improve their pronunciation and speaking skills, learn new words and grammar, and speak English every day with confidence. I want to teach you some basic information that you need to know, so that you can speak with anyone in the world, understand what they say, express your ideas, and effectively communicate in English.

To succeed, you will need to read this article from the beginning to the end, follow my instructions, write notes, and...