by Liliya Pavlova
It's often found that people struggle to hold up a conversation for too long because they are not able to pronounce words correctly. Many people find it hard to get a job because they are not able to communicate well enough. No matter how talented and skilful you are, if the person you are talking to cannot understand what you are saying, you will not be able to succeed. This is why you should improve your English pronunciation.
There are several resources you can use to improve your English pronunciation.
Probably the easiest way to learn how to pronounce words correctly is to expose yourself to native-speakers. Listen to the way they talk. Watching English television shows and movies, listening to audio books, or even listening to your friends that speak English can be helpful. Pay special attention to their pronunciation and understand the subtleties of English.
As they say, practice makes a man perfect; you should practice the language as much as you can. Try to engage yourself in long conservations with your friends. You will not be able to excel in the language if you just hear other people speak. Make sure you speak the language with others too. You might find it hard to pronounce certain words. Make an effort to say those words repeatedly. This will help you improve your pronounce.
For non-native speakers, learning English is not an easy job especially if your pronunciation is not up to the mark. There are many similar sounding words in the language, which may confuse you. However, you should not give up hopes. You will come across many words with almost similar letter combinations, but they are still pronounced differently. Don't get disheartened and keep trying. Seek help from others. Many people would be more than happy to help you with learning and mastering the language. Attending an English language course could very helpful.
Grab some magazines or books and read out loudly. You may find it funny, but the louder you read, the better you can hear yourself. Another way to practice is to record your voice using a recorder and listen to it. This will help you correct your imperfections and mistakes in pronunciation.
One of the most important things you need to remember is to be patient. You can't master a language overnight. If your intentions are to do whatever it takes you to improve your pronunciation, you should be willing to keep trying until you get there. There will be times when you may get upset, but you must keep practicing the language.
Reading text yourself while you listen to someone speak can prove to be a great strategy for improving your pronunciation. You can instantly pronounce exactly the way you hear the other person speak and also read the text so you remember how to pronounce those words in the future. There are also several discs and programmes available that you can use and listen to while you read the text. Books on tape are also very beneficial. It is a very effective way to correct your pronunciation.
Many people realize the importance of improving their pronunciation skills even if they can speak the language. This is why there are many institutes that run courses to help people improve their pronunciation. You can also take their assistance. English is an International language, and if you are looking to work with an international organization, you must be able to put across your words correctly.
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