10 tips on how to sound like a native English speaker

10 conseils pour parler comme un locuteur natif de l'anglais

Do you think that to have good English pronunciation you need to say every word per-fect-ly? Have you been told that you need to say each syllable in exactly the same way that it is written?

There are no shortcuts to perfect pronunciation, however there are some ways you can practise more effectively and improve your skills faster.

Follow our 10 top tips, start improving your pronunciation today and take a step closer towards your goal of perfect English pronunciation.

 

  1. Listen to yourself
    Record yourself, play it back and see how it sounds.
  2. Slow down!
    You don’t need to speak fast, just be clear
  3. Picture it…
    Imagine how each sound is made – look at diagrams
  4. Get physical!
    Practice and use all your mouth muscles
  5. Watch yourself
    Take a look at yourself speaking, in the mirror
  6. Copy the experts
    Listen to native speakers live or online and imitate them
  7. Practice English alone
    Talk to yourself and prepare for situations
  8. Find a language buddy
    Practice speaking with someone else
  9. Pay attention to intonation and stress
    The timing, rythmn, weak-forms, and the melody are all important
  10. Sing a song!
    Singing in English is easier than speaking and helps you learn rhythm. Sing your favourite song!

Introduction to the sounds of English – phonemic chart:

Learning English pronunciation is fun:)

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