510. Stop overthinking, start speaking faster | Impromptu speaking
From The InFluency Podcast by Hadar Shemesh
April 21, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 510
About this episode
This episode teaches listeners how to practice impromptu speaking in English to improve fluency and confidence.
Want to speak English without freezing, overthinking, or needing a full script first? In this episode, I'll show you how to practice impromptu speaking in English so you can talk more freely, clearly, and confidently, even when you have little time to prepare. Impromptu speaking is one of the best ways to improve your fluency because it helps you close the gap between the English you know and the English you actually speak. It also helps you think faster, organize your thoughts, build vocabulary in context, and speak with more ease. Check out this website for impromptu speech topics: https://random-topic-generator-woad.vercel.app Here is a list of other prompts for you to practice with: A skill I wish I had Is social media more helpful or harmful? Are people too dependent on technology? Do we have too many choices today? Is working from home better than working in an office? The importance of discipline Should people follow passion or money? Why presentation skills matter
People in this episode
Host: Hadar Shemesh
Topics covered
- impromptu speaking
- fluency
- confidence
- vocabulary
- public speaking
Keywords
- impromptu speaking
- English fluency
- public speaking
- confidence
- vocabulary building
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