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4. Why pronunciation is important when learning a language

The InFluency Podcast

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Speaking English With a Proper Accent

If you want to have impact, owning a certain accent is essential. It's not just about speaking with a better accent, it's knowing that you had an obstacle, but you've overcome it. The first reason is because when you break down a language in your head by breaking it down into sounds, and units, and words, and you understand the intonation, it's a lot like you detected better whatever is being spoken to you. And I think as a teacher of English, it's really important to show your students that there aren't any aspects in English that are unattainable for them.

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