Increase Speaking Vocabulary: How to Activate Passive Words and Speak Fluently

Increase Speaking Vocabulary and unlock your active vocabulary with these powerful strategies! 🌟 Are you struggling to find the right words during conversations, even though you’ve studied them? Do you often feel stuck or struggle to find words faster when you speak? You're not alone! Most people have a much larger passive vocabulary, which means they understand more words than they actively use. But what if you could activate those passive words and start using them confidently in your speech?

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to activate passive vocabulary and turn those forgotten words into ones you can easily recall during conversations. I’ll share six proven strategies that will help you increase your speaking vocabulary, find words faster, and get unstuck when you need to express yourself in English.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- The difference between passive and active vocabulary and why it matters

- How to activate passive words through daily practice and real-life application

- Practical tips like writing in different genres, shadowing native speakers, and more

- Ways to incorporate spaced retrieval practice to strengthen your vocabulary retention

- Techniques to help you find words faster and communicate more effectively

Whether you’re preparing for an important presentation, enhancing your communication skills, or just looking to improve your English fluency, these strategies will give you the tools you need to succeed.

Mentioned in this lesson:

00:00 Why you feel stuck.
02:30 Focus on activating vocabulary
03:25 Passive vs Active Vocabulary
05:09 Writing to activate
08:50 Shadowing to activate
09:50 Teach and explain
11:15 Use in new environments
12:56 Active reading and listening
14:42 Have real conversations

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