As a rule of thumb, the most important key to English fluency is the ability to think in English, so you need to practice to think in English as native speakers do. Here are some useful tips to help you improve this typical skill.
- Stop the habit of translating between languages (if you have)
- Use an English to English dictionary to look up words
- Try to think in English anywhere, anytime. A student shared with us that she usually walks in the park and trying to describe people around her in English by using as many adjectives as she can. You can do the same, or create your own method to practice thinking English whenever you have “free time” to think.
You’ll notice that when you think in English, it’s easier for you to speak in English.