Speaking

How do I pronounce the ‘th’ in ‘clothes’ without sounding like I’m lisping?

How can I transition smoothly from the "th" to the "z" in clothes without it sounding like a lisp?

The difference between the ‘short i’ /ɪ/ and ‘long e’ /i:/ sounds

How can I tell the difference between the 'short i' /ɪ/ and 'long e' /i:/ sounds?

Should we say “someone has forgot” or “someone has forgotten”?

Should we say “someone has forgot” or “someone has forgotten”? Which one is actually correct English? Should we say ‘someone has forgot’ or ‘someone has forgotten,’ and is there any situation where both are acceptable?”

Is it “in the weekend” or “on the weekend”?

I always get confused when talking about weekends in English. Should I say ‘in the weekend’ or ‘on the weekend’? And does the correct choice depend on American English, British English, or the context of the sentence?

Is the “t” in “often” silent or pronounced?

I keep hearing people say the word often in two different ways—some say ‘OFF-en’ and others say ‘OFF-ten.’ Now I’m not sure which one I’m supposed to follow. Is the ‘t’ in often actually silent, or do people pronounce it? And is one of them considered more proper than the other?”

Way to speak English fluently

What is the best and most effective way to speak English fluently and confidently like a native speaker? I’ve been learning English for a while, but I still hesitate when speaking. Should I focus more on grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation? And how can I practice speaking English every day, even if I don’t have anyone to talk to?