#044 Learn the Secrets of the English Pronunciation and Intonation

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently.

• In today’s episode, I’ll reveal to you the 7 secrets of the English pronunciation.
• Later you’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini story. The story is about a man who wants to speak English with a perfect accent.

SECRET #1: LISTEN TO YOURSELF!

Listening to your own pronunciation errors when you speak English can be difficult if not almost impossible to attain. What you’re usually doing is focusing on the conversation instead of the sounds you’re making. So, try to record yourself using your PC or smartphone. Do this only from time to time to observe the areas that need improvement. Many people hate their voice, and hearing themselves speak a foreign language for the first time will be difficult, but it’s a necessary step to develop a sense of self-awareness for improvement.

SECRET #2: SLOW DOWN!

I’ve noticed over the years that many English students think that speaking fluently equals speaking quickly. That’s an unfortunate misconception. When you talk too fast, you reinforce bad habits since you don’t have time to think about what you want to say next. Besides, you project little confidence. Talking slowly will help you relax and feel more confident.

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