7 questions to assess your English pronunciation

Speaking clear English makes life easier for you and your listeners.

If people ask you to repeat what you’ve said or you stumble over certain sounds or hesitate when speaking, then it’s time to reflect on how you pronounce English.

Here are 7 questions to ask yourself about your English pronunciation:

Do I pronounce difficult sounds accurately?
Do I know which part of a word is stronger: hoTEL not HOtel?
Do I use natural rhythm and stress in sentences?
Do I link words smoothly when I speak?
Do I use rising and falling intonation to match my meaning?
Do I feel confident speaking English?
Do listeners always understand me when I speak?

Once you’ve identified what pronunciation issues are causing confusion for others, you can focus on tweaking them.

The good news is that even small changes in pronunciation can produce noticeable improvements in speaking.

Need help from an expert to pinpoint your pronunciation problems and practise to overcome them?

Email me to arrange an English pronunciation check-up.

When you speak well, you feel well and work well.

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