Pronunciation
Tip #1
Record Yourself Speaking
Speak English into a voice recorder. When you are done, play it back. How do you sound? Identify words that you need to spend more time studying.
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Find something to read, like a passage from a magazine, a poem, or a blog.
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To compare your recording to a native speakers, read out loud a famous poem. Then compare it to a recording of a native speaker saying the same poem.
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If you’re in an English class, ask your teacher to listen to the recording. Ask them how you could improve.
Tip #2
Practice Tongue Twisters
Tongue twisters are phrases that are difficult to say quickly because they contain many similar sounds. These are a great way to practice your skills. Try to say the following phrases correctly. When you master them, try saying them faster.
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She sells sea shells on the sea shore.
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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
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Red lorry, yellow lorry, red lorry, yellow lorry.
Tip #3
Good Practice Makes Perfect
Do some simple exercises:
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Read aloud and repeat the words which you find difficult to pronounce
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Recite poems or sing songs, observing rhythm and imitate the intonation
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Shadowing is one of the best way to practice. Pick a movie and watch it with subtitles. If you find a difficult sentence, write it down and practice.
Tip #4
Talk to Siri or a Dictation App
Some apps and programs will transform your spoken word into text. If you mispronounce something, it will tell you. You can use a translation program like Google Translate or an electronic assistant program like Siri or Alexa.