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How to Improve Your English Pronunciation Like a
Native Speaker
Unlock fluent communication and elevate your
English speaking skills. Learn the techniques
used by native speakers to achieve clear and
confident pronunciation. This presentation guides
you through key strategies and exercises to
enhance your accent and overall fluency.
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Understanding the Sounds of English
Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Explore the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Discover vowels, consonants, and diphthongs. Each
represent unique sounds.
Vowel Sounds
Compare vowel sounds like /æ/ in "cat" vs. /?/ in
"father." There are 44 phonemes in English.
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Mastering Vowel Sounds
Long vs. Short
Diphthongs
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Distinguish long vs. short vowels. Examples are
"beat" vs. "bit" or "late" vs. "let". Practice
using minimal pair exercises.
Learn diphthongs. These sounds glide from one
vowel to another. Words are "boy", "cow" and
"face."
Native Speaker Examples
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Listen to native speakers. Note how they
pronounce each sound in audio and video examples.
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Consonant Clarity
Voiced vs. Unvoiced
Consonant Clusters
"TH" Sounds
Master the "TH" sounds. Practice voiced (/ð/ in
"this") and unvoiced (/?/ in "thin").
Differentiate voiced from unvoiced consonants
like /b/ vs. /p/ and /d/ vs. /t/.
Practice common consonant clusters like /str/,
/spr/, and /skr/ (street, spring, scream).
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The Magic of Word Stress
Stressed Syllables
Identify stressed syllables in multi-syllable
words. Correct stress improves clarity.
Impact on Vowels
Recognize how stress affects vowel sounds,
especially the schwa /?/ in unstressed syllables.
Stress Placement
Practice with minimal pairs. Words like record
(noun) vs. record (verb) differentiate meaning.
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Sentence Rhythm and Intonation
Intonation Patterns
Recognize rising vs. falling tones for
questions/statements. "Did you go?" (rising), "I
went home." (falling).
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Connected Speech
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Understand connected speech. Learn linking,
reductions, and elisions.
Shadowing Exercises
Mimic native speakers' rhythm. Practice with
common phrases like "gonna" and "wanna."
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Listen Actively and Imitate
Immersion
Speaker Focus
Immerse yourself. Listen to podcasts, watch
movies, and binge TV shows to hear natural speech.
Concentrate on specific speakers and accents. For
example, American, British, or Australian.
Shadowing
Use the shadowing technique. Repeat phrases
immediately after hearing them to mimic the
speaker.
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Tongue Twisters and Pronunciation Exercises
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Challenging Phrases
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Articulation
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Clarity and Speed
Practice with challenging phrases. Focus on
clarity and speed. Examples include "She sells
seashells by the seashore". Another one is "Peter
Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers". These
will improve your articulation.
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Technology Tools and Resources
Pronunciation Apps
Online Dictionaries
Speech Recognition Software
Explore pronunciation apps. Examples are Elsa
Speak and Sounds Right. These provide feedback.
Use online dictionaries. Merriam-Webster and
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries offer audio
pronunciations.
Try speech recognition software. Google Assistant
and Siri give real-time feedback on your speech.
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Stay Consistent and Patient
Pronunciation Journey
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Remember pronunciation is a journey. It is not a
destination. Improvement takes time and effort.
Set Goals
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Set realistic goals. Track your progress to stay
motivated. Celebrate small victories.
Practice Daily
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Practice daily. Dedicate even a few minutes to
improve consistently. Always speak with
confidence!
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THANK YOU
Thank you for joining us today. We hope you found
this presentation valuable. We wish you all the
best.
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