The correct pronunciation is a basis for efficient communication in English as in any other language. Proper pronunciation can be defined as a reproduction of language sounds so that the intended message is efficiently passed and understood by a fluent speaker.
Poor pronunciation can result in a failure to communicate the message and cause trouble in understanding (for example, pronouncing “this” with a long vowel resulting in the word understood as "these."
When opportunity presents itself, you do not want poor English pronunciation to make a poor impression and ruin your chance for success.
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Individuals making pronunciation mistakes or having a strong accent, risk being considered less intelligent or illiterate; it could affect their chances of getting a promotion or better job pronunciations.
Pronunciation mistakes and strong accents are perceived by many as less intelligent or illiterate. You have only one opportunity to make a first impression, and poor English pronunciation could affect your chances of getting a promotion or better job opportunities.
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If your only English interactions are in writing, the alphabet theories you retained for reading and writing English are sufficient. Likely, you learned these theories to speak your native language; or learned them later in life from a non-native English-speaking person. Then, you only needed to read and write, but now you want to speak English, and those old reading and writing alphabet theories are confusing your brain.
Regrettably, what you learned for reading and writing English will continually haunt your English pronunciation.
If you do not understand English sounds, you will have difficulty understanding and speaking them; verbal communication in English will confound you.
Many suggest learning The International Phonetic Alphabet to help with English pronunciation; I differ!
The English alphabet is the foundation of English sounds. You have learned to interpret words the 26 alphabet letters combine to make.
Now, you must understand the English alphabet serves two distinctly different purposes: first, the interpretation of alphabet letter clusters as words to be read and written; second, interpretation of alphabet letter clusters as sounds for speaking. It is an essential concept seldom emphasized; and yet is critical to mastering English pronunciation.
The26-English alphabet letters in combinations of one to four letters represent the 44 sounds of English.
Good English pronunciation helps others understand you with less effort. As your English pronunciation improves, so will your social skills. Your speaking confidence will make you more confident in academic and business relations and boost your career potential.
There is no easy way to improve your English pronunciation; dedication and determination are paramount.
Read as much contemporary literature as possible. Build your English vocabulary and learn the word's pronunciation with its definitions.
There are tools to make your English pronunciation goal easier.
Locutionary Talks MP3 is a 26 A to Z Playlist Dictionary of 2,000 essential English words. Each word has its full definition with more than 10,000-word usage sentences.
As you exercise, commute to and from, perform your household chores, even as you rest, replace your music listening with Locutionary Talks MP3. needed
Language research demonstrates that to be forged into our permanent memory, learning requires 5-repetitions. By listening to Locutionary Talks MP3 for 2-hours everyday, in only 30 days, you will have completed 3-full repetitions of the19-hours of English vocabulary learning.
Most English learners will benefit from well-produced, recorded mp3 audio lessons. However, we are all not-equally capable of discerning the sounds we hear and able to reproduce those sounds.
So, whereas MP-3 audio lessons will benefit all, some will require the help of a trained speech specialist to coach the student to hear and reproduce the sounds. The learner should use the mp3 audio recordings to practice vocal exercises.
There are only 44 American English sounds. Likely, fewer than 10 of the 44 stands between you and you being able to speak and comprehend English.
How many hours of MP-3 listening and repeating practice should it take to master 'one' English sound – between 5 and 12 hours!
How many hours of professional coaching might you need to master a sound – about 2hours! Two hours of professional coaching combined with the same 5 to 12 hours of practice.
No, perfecting your English is not an easy task, but you might exhaust your entire life trying to learn English the easy way. Whereas, with determination and hard work you could be speaking Broadcast English within a year.
And you have not started yet?
Are you ready to speak English or not! ™
