Learn English Pronounciation
English Pronounciation
Knowing a lot of vocabulary, and using perfect grammar MEANS
NOTHING if nobody can understand you. Pronunciation is the
most important part of your English language study.
Definition of English Pronounciation
pronunciation (noun) - the way in which we pronounce
a word
pronounce (verb) - to make the sound of a word
English Pronounciation Details
One of the most difficult problems facing non-native
speakers of English is pronunciation. It is usually the
largest obstacle to overcome when trying to achieve fluency.
Many non-native speakers have studied grammar for many years
but are unable to speak like native speakers due to their
inability to pronounce the sounds of words properly.
The Pronunciation
is the first and most important thing native speakers notice
during a conversation. Knowing grammar and vocabulary
are important but useless if you are unable to pronoun those
structures or words correctly. Also, native speakers are
more likely to understand you, even if you make grammatical
mistakes rather than if you make mistakes in pronunciation.
Even the simplest words misspoken will keep you from effectively
communicating with native English speakers. Achieving good
pronunciation should be student's main goal.
Many people, especially
those who have not studied a foreign or second language,
are easily irritated if they cannot quickly understand what
non-native speakers are saying. This is sad but often true.
The importance of good pronunciation can be easily realized
by visiting a predominantly English speaking country and
talking to the native speakers. If they constantly reply
to your statements with “what?”, ”huh?”
or ”could you repeat that”, then you know your
pronunciation needs work. Going to a foreign country is
the best way to assess your speaking skills. Keep in mind
that your friends may be from the same country as you and
make the same pronunciation mistakes. For this reason they
cannot accurately judge your speaking abilities. If you
should visit another country, go out and talk to people.
You may want the comfort of speaking in your native language
but to become a better English speaker, you have to talk
to native speakers.
