Have you ever learned to do something with the help of an Internet search? The answer is likely "Yes"! In fact, you probably learned many things by watching how-to videos.
You may be wondering how such videos can improve your English. Recording yourself, whether on video or audio (音频), is an effective method of self-study. This is especially true if you cannot find someone to practice speaking with. When you record yourself, it helps you identify what you are good at in English and which areas need improvement. As you continue the method of speaking on a recording, you can make the changes you want.
Now, let's go through the steps in preparing to make your video.
Choose a subject
The first step is to choose a subject that will work well for a short video. Set a goal of not going over six or seven minutes for the video length.
Gather information
Make a list of the steps that you think are important in making or doing the thing you have chosen. You might not know the English words for some of the things you are describing. For those, you can write the words in your own language and then take time to find and practice saying them in English.
Aim for simple instructions
How-to videos are meant to make instructions easy and clear. Taking notes can help organize your steps and decide which to include. Think about which ones to show visually and which ones to be described.
Introduce your subject
A great way to introduce it is to say your name and then say what you are going to show. You can even include a sentence or two about why your skill is good to learn.
