5 Simple Tips and Tricks: Improving Your Pronunciation and Accent
The importance of our speaking skills stretches way above its practical uses. In most cases, for young professionals, they'll need these skills to further pave their way in making a big name, especially on an international level.
So, if you’re planning on being one of them, try practicing these tips and tricks on improving (or changing) your accent!
1. Get exposure.
There are a lot of ways to get exposed to the language. For direct exposure, you can speak to native speakers themselves and exchange a few conversations. But you can also watch films and series that mainly uses the language. Through this media, a context on how conversations are made and spoken is created, which can give you an idea of what a natural or neutral accent is. Over the long run, you'll surely be able to have a better grasp of the language. You'll be surprised!
2. Listen well.
In every conversation, give it your all—both on speaking and listening because it is only through listening that you'll understand the content of one's words. But also, it is through listening intently that you'll pick up a few techniques on how to have a natural accent.
3. Have patience with the rules.
Under language and grammar, there is also a correct pronunciation for everything. These are part of the grammatical rules of the language. They may be boring or dull, but they are a necessary part of learning how a language is spoken. For example, the word "button" must be pronounced as "buh-tn” for a native speaker to understand it. More importantly, pronouncing your words with the correct stress and speed can affect your professional stance.
4. Don’t overdo it.
Don’t force the accent, especially for starters or beginners. A lot of people are trying to learn an accent overnight, but this is impossible, if not difficult. Moreover, this can worsen your speaking rather than improve it.
Take it one step at a time. Start with the basic rules and move on to the next steps after mastering each one.
5. PRACTICE!
The cliché “practice makes perfect” is the truest cliché we might ever hear. So practice in front of a mirror while you speak and assess yourself if your facial gestures can affect your accent. Record your speech or script—listen to it and give yourself feedback and space for improvement. With enough practice, you’ll be surprised by how much you improved in just a week!
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https://www.jroozoetreview.com.ph/
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