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StoryLearning Podcast
300: How can I work on my pronunciation?
Feb 22, 2019
In this podcast, the hosts discuss how to improve Italian pronunciation by imitating native speakers, recording oneself, and addressing common challenges faced by English speakers. They also provide tips on pronouncing vowels accurately and tackling the challenging 'R' sound. Additionally, they offer a valuable resource for practicing pronunciation and announce a free memory course.
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- Improving pronunciation requires spending ample time listening to the language and recording oneself speaking to raise awareness of pronunciation differences and practice imitating native speakers.
- While it takes time to master rolling the 'r' sound in Italian, increasing airflow through the mouth and focusing on articulating vowels clearly can help improve the ability to pronounce it.
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The Importance of Pronunciation in Language Learning
This podcast episode discusses the significance of working on pronunciation early in the language learning process. The host emphasizes that pronunciation is better fixed early on and offers advice on how to improve pronunciation skills. The key takeaway is to spend ample time listening to the language to develop an ear for the sounds. The episode recommends recording oneself speaking and listening back to raise awareness of any pronunciation differences and to practice imitating native speakers.
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