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How to Speak English Fluently

Communication is the string that holds the world together. Thanks to the concept of a universal language, now, communicating with anyone in any part of the world is relatively easier. This globally universal language is English. English is a language that has aspects of other languages in it as well, making it easier to learn and follow the language. Let us, today, see how to speak English fluently.

Speaking English fluently is a very easy task, if and only if, you put your mind to it. Actually, it has a lot to do with psychology. If you keep the notion in your mind that you will not be able to know how to speak the language fluently, you might face problems.

How to be Fluent in English

Tip 1 –

First and foremost, to be fluent in English, you need to learn English. Realize that conversational English and written English do vary from each other to quite an extent. Nonetheless, just like any other language, you need to master its syntax and grammar first. To that end, it is most essential to read the language and learn it in written style first. Read the newspaper everyday. This will help you learn the regular conversational words as well.

Tip 2 –

Once you have started to get a grasp on the English language in general, you can proceed to speaking it. It does not matter if it is not fluent at the beginning. But you need to start making the attempt. Tell your English-speaking friends to talk to you in English and respond to them in English as far as possible. Fluency is a matter of habit. You need to build that habit. Watch English movies and programs on TV and try to follow them as far as possible. Yes, it will take time for the familiarity to build up, but you need to start somewhere. So, start now. Many people find watching talk shows in English helpful. This is because there is a response time in your mind and since you have listened to English, your mind starts responding in English as well.

Tip 3 –

There are several software available online that can help you out in this task as well. These software come with audio tutorials (辅导课) for pronunciations and intonations（语调）. They will help you speaking English fluently. You can get accent specific tutorials as well. Many people migrating to USA often feel the need to know how to speak American English fluently, so these software help them out as well.

These three tips are the secrets that'll aid you in being fluent in the English language. But, even if it is some other language that you need to learn, understanding these tips will help you learn that language and speak it fluently as well. This is where I sign off; do feel free to ask me for more on the English language! Take care! Task:

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Famous Places in China

China is now one of the most sought-after destinations for tourists. With some of the best World Heritage sites and places of attractions that have a fine blend of traditional and modern Chinese civilizations, one can understand why tourists from all over the world flock to this beautiful place. Traveling within China itself has become more convenient with the improvement of transport facilities. There are many famous places in this country, which are a must-visit for any tourist. Here, we shall take a look at some of these popular sites in China.

The Great Wall of China:The Great Wall of China continues to attract millions of visitors from around the world. Many parts of this wall have been restored recently. Even then, certain parts are in a dilapidated condition. This wall was mainly built to prevent attacks from the Xiongnu dynasty. It was continuously rebuilt and underwent maintenance particularly during the 6th century B.C. to the 16th century. This wall extends to a length of over 6,400 km! There are many areas of interest along the Great Wall of China such as the North Pass, the West Pass, etc.

Forbidden City:he Forbidden City is yet another famous place in China. This imperial place was built during the period of 1406 to 1420. Today, the Forbidden City holds the Palace Museum. This place also has some collections that are highly prized and valuable. The Palace Museum has a beautiful collection of over 340,000 pieces of ceramics as well as porcelain. Apart from this, there are some exquisite（精美的）artworks and bronze work that dates back to the Shang Dynasty. It also includes over 30,000 pieces in jade from the Ming and Qing Dynasty.

Dazu Rock Carvings:Listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dazu rock carvings are a series of some exquisite works of religious significance. These exquisitely carved sculptures were carved in the 7th century A.D. The Dazu rock carvings are located in the Dazu County on a steep hillside. This place includes 75 sites and it contains over 50,000 beautiful statues. All these works have a deep meaning and are influenced by various cultural beliefs.

Summer Palace:The Summer Palace is a beautiful palace that is located in Beijing, China. The Summer Palace is also on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list! The beautiful landscape（风景）design and the exquisite architecture are a few