Daily Routines to Boost Your Spoken English

Do you ever feel like you're putting in the effort, but your English isn’t improving as fast as you’d like? Maybe you're trying to fit English into your day, but you're not sure what to do or how to make it stick. What if you could follow a few simple routines that make a real difference to how you speak and understand English?

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Good news, you can. With the right kind of daily practice, your confidence and fluency will grow steadily, and speaking English will feel more natural. These are not complex or time-consuming methods. They are short, easy routines that can fit into your life, no matter how busy you are.

As a Business English consultant, I’ve helped learners from all over the world improve their speaking skills using these routines. You can follow them by yourself, but if you’d like someone to guide you personally, I offer one-to-one support through my website and on Instagram at @teacherdom.

Let’s explore these small, effective changes you can make to speak better English every single day.

1. Talk to Yourself in English for 5 Minutes

Do you need to talk to someone? Talk to yourself!

Do you ever find yourself thinking in English but struggling to say the words out loud? One of the best ways to get used to speaking is to talk to yourself. Yes, out loud. No one’s listening, and it’s one of the most powerful ways to build confidence.

Try this: when you're getting ready in the morning, describe what you're doing:

“I’m brushing my teeth now,”

“I need to make a quick breakfast,”

“I’m running late again!”

It sounds simple, but it helps your brain get used to thinking and speaking in English at the same time.

You could also speak into your phone and listen back to your voice. This helps you notice how you sound, where you pause, and what you might want to improve. In my lessons, I help learners build this skill with fun prompts, role-plays, and useful expressions you can use in your daily life.

2. Repeat What You Hear (Shadowing)

Do you sometimes watch or listen to something in English and think,

“I understand it, but I could never say it like that”?

That’s where shadowing comes in. It’s a routine where you copy what someone says, just a second or two after them.

Start by choosing a short clip — something you enjoy, like part of a podcast, a scene from a series, or even a short video on social media. Play it sentence by sentence, and repeat the words out loud, matching the speaker’s tone, speed, and emotion.

This routine helps you improve your pronunciation and rhythm naturally. You’ll sound more fluent and more like a real speaker. I often share short, easy-to-follow clips for shadowing practice on my Instagram page, and we can practise it together in a session if you want some feedback on how to improve.

3. Learn and Use One Useful Expression Every Day

Have you ever wanted to say something in English, but just didn’t know the right way to say it? Building your bank of everyday expressions is a great way to become a more natural speaker.

Choose one new phrase each day. Keep it short and practical, like

Love you to the moon and back = I love you very much

“That makes sense,”

“I’ll look into it,” or

“What do you think?”

“How does that sound?”

Then use it during the day — in a message, in a class, or while talking to yourself. The key is to use it as soon as possible, so your brain starts to remember it naturally.

In my classes, I help learners collect expressions that are perfect for their work, lifestyle, and goals. You can also find useful phrases on my social media, where I regularly post mini-lessons and real-life language tips.

4. Review What You Did Each Evening

Before you go to bed, take a few minutes to think about what English you used that day. What new word did you learn? Did you hear or read something interesting? Was there a moment when you wanted to speak but didn’t?

This daily review is like a mental “check-in” with your progress. You start to notice what’s working and what you still want to practise. Even better, write down your thoughts in a notebook. Over time, it becomes a record of your progress, and you’ll see how far you’ve come.

When you work with me, I’ll show you how to reflect in a way that builds motivation and tracks your improvement. You don’t need to write a lot — just a few sentences a day can make a big difference.

5. Get Feedback That Helps You Grow

Tony Robbins quote - Raise your standards

Are you unsure whether you're saying things the right way? Getting the right kind of feedback can save you a lot of time. You’ll know exactly what to focus on, and you won’t keep making the same mistakes.

In my one-to-one lessons, I don’t just correct learners. I explain why something sounds better, offer better alternatives, and help you use more natural English, especially in business situations. It’s this kind of personalised advice that turns slow progress into fast, visible results.

Not ready to book a class yet? No problem. Follow me on Instagram, where I share tips and mini lessons that you can use immediately in your day-to-day English. That way, you can get to know me, and when you are ready, I'll be here to help you book your first English lesson with me!

Final Thoughts

Improving your English doesn’t require hours of study or expensive tools. You just need the right kind of routines: the kind that become part of your day, like brushing your teeth or making coffee.

If you follow these five routines, you’ll speak more naturally, feel more confident, and enjoy learning more than ever. And if you’d like some support, I’ll be here to guide you: with lessons tailored to your level, your goals, and your style of learning.

📩 Ready to move forward? Book a class with me or follow @teacherdom for more simple tips that work.

💬 Discussion Questions (Comment below)

• What routines do you already use to practise English? Have they helped you feel more confident?

• Which one of the five routines would you try first? Why?

• Do you prefer to study alone, or do you learn better with a teacher to guide you?