Copy the experts
There"s no replacement for learning pronunciation from the experts - native-speakers. So listen! Listen to English radio programs and watch television and movies in English. Imitate what you"re hearing - even if you"re not sure what they"re saying yet.
Practice English alone
Pronunciation problems persist because we"re afraid to make mistakes. Create scenarios - meeting someone for the first time, ordering at a restaurant, asking for directions - then act out the dialogue by yourself. Don"t be shy.
Find a language buddy
Getting feedback from an outside observer is crucial. Find a friend who"s also interested in improving their English. Try exchanging recorded messages so you can listen closely to each other"s pronunciation.
Pay attention to intonation and stress
Good pronunciation is more than just mastering individual sounds. It"s also understanding intonation (the rise and fall of the voice) and stress (some sounds in words and some words in sentences are louder or clearer than others). Read poems, speeches and songs aloud, concentrating on the word stress and intonation.
Sing a song!
Learn the words to popular English songs and sing along. Singing helps you relax and just get those words out, as well as helping your rhythm and intonation. Because you don"t need to concentrate on constructing sentences for yourself, you can concentrate on making your pronunciation sound great!
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