9 Ways to Improve Your English Pronunciation

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Communicate with native speakers. Use podcasts, films, and tapes, and imitate their pronunciation, rhythm and intonation!

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Get to know about the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to learn about the sounds in the English language.

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Use tounge twisters to enhance articulation. Read out loud to strengthen confidence and to achieve proficiency in pronunciation.

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Find a native speaker or language partners to get constructive criticism on your pronunciation.

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Exercise before the looking-glass! Learn to control the production of sound by watching your mouth and tongue.

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Write a record of your talk, and refer to a record of the speech of native speakers. Apps can teach you how to pronounce words as well.

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Note the syllables that are accented. The intonation creates meaning, hence, train your intonation by differentiating your pitch.

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Consider covering clarity by speaking at a slower rate. This will enable you to articulate words easily thus enhancing comprehension.

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During a practice session, exaggerate the sounds so that you learn how to make those sounds. It combines muscle memory!

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With these instructions, you can learn how to get much closer to perfecting your English pronunciation! Begin your journey now!

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