Improve your Accent and Pronunciation Tempe, AZ
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Our latest language learning tip video teaches you how to improve your accent and pronunciation in a foreign language.
Beginners will not want to focus heavily on these techniques but should definitely be aware of them and be using them as they progress. You can also use these techniques to simply build speaking fluency. A large part of speaking fluency is recall and muscle memory. You may have the words but stumble when it is time to speak because you have not developed the muscle memory or habit.
1. Alphabet and Compound Sounds – Make sure that you know all of the alphabets individual and compound sounds so that you can say them without thinking. It needs to become second nature.
2. Go Slow - When you practice take your time and sound out each syllable. I know natives don’t always pronounce each syllable but learn it correctly first and then you can adjust later. Your speaking abilities will sound more polished and natural. When you do start to drop syllables or to speak quickly like a native you will sounds even better.
3. Be a Copy Cat – I know that your mom told you that it isn’t nice to be a copy cat but when learning a foreign language it pays. Pick a subject and study them. Imitate everything they say and how they say. Choose someone who’s accent and pronunciation you enjoy and do your best to speak like them.
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