Teaching English Pronunciation
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Bernard Said:
English pronunciation?We Answered:
This is free, but limited. You'd have to type in specific words but it will give you an audio pronunciation.http://www.howjsay.com/
Eva Said:
How to teach english and improve pronunciation?We Answered:
Well, well, well. Aren't you the same guy who complained about his wife not talking?. Hasn't it occurred to you that shyness and lack of confidence could be the reason why she doesn't want to talk?. I am from Latin America, and my native language is Spanish (obvious). I had a hard time (very hard) at the beginning because Americans are too picky and too fastidious on foreigns when they do not pronounce "perfect". That is sooo wrong. I have been in the US for 9 years and I gave up trying to "Americanize my accent" I am Latin and my accent will always be Latin.Suggestions:
1) Do not correct her in front of people
2) Be Patient
3) Do not expect her to speak without any accent, that is just unacceptable.
4) Practice with her in private
5) Suggest her to join a group people (friends) with non native speakers. Foreigns tend to feel more comfortable speaking English with other foreigns.
6) Do not make fun of her accent and accept it as it is.
7) Do not push her
8) Encourage her to join English classes where she can practice with other people
9) Encourage her to have a partner who she can meet couple of times a week and practice English. (There are many of volunteers in schools and universities)
10) Again-- DO NOT push
Good luck!
Katie Said:
Do students learning English want pronunciation teachers?We Answered:
I have seen these types of classes at community colleges (here in the US). I am sure that most people after having learned the language would like their accents reduced through pronunciation. These people are usually business people and professionals that would like to become more marketable in the US as well as latin america.I am sure that large companies hire people such as yourself for these purposes.
Tina Said:
how to improve your pronunciation in english when you dont live in an english speaking country?We Answered:
Yep, you chose the wrong, section, it happens, but I won't penalize you for it ^_^Anywho, let me make two points:
1- There is generally only one way to get your pronunciation of English (or any language you wish to learn) down well- and that is to be around people who speak English well, or as their native language. There is just no way around this, unless you are a language nerd (like me) with a good knowledge of the IPA, and a willingness to spend hours studying and memorizing pronunciations. English is harder than other languages concerning this, because there are so many inconsistent and arbitrary pronunciation rules. Really, especially with English, hearing the correct pronunciations over and over again until you get used to them is the best way to learn. Period.
2- English has a HUMUNGOUS number of accents and dialects, and even though there is a "correct" way to pronounce English, the truth is that most native English speakers do not pronounce English in the "correct" way!!! That should be a relief to you, because it means you do not have to worry so much about proper pronunciation. You do have to work on pronunciation to some extent , but many people, at least here in the USA, are used to people of other accents speaking English. In my area there is a good mix of northern and southern accents, but there aren't any real communication troubles because of it. There are also a number of people with Mexican accents, and they are not difficult to understand, even though their pronunciation isn't totally "correct". It doesn't need to be totally correct. It just needs to be understandable.
My advise to you- concern yourself mostly with learning correct English syntax and grammer. Using proper grammer will make you much easier to understand in English than having perfect pronunciation. I can tell just by how you wrote your question that your syntax and grammer need work, but thats OK! English is a tough language and I admire any person trying to learn it. I would advise finding a good, informative book on English, such as a "teach yourself" sort of book, and possibly also finding a new English teacher!
I hope you have good success at learning English, and I hope I was able to help. God bless!
Marcus Said:
How to improve English pronunciation?We Answered:
You just have to listen to proper english really, and model your speech after it. Every language has it's own distinctive sounds in certain words and letters, so recognize those and change them if you want. Why get rid of an accent though? Accents are lovely.Kay Said:
I am teaching a Thai lady to speak English. I need a pronunciation guide for the English alphabet in Thai?We Answered:
This site will give you a comprehensive list (not just the alphabet, but also the different sounds each letter makes):Consonants: http://www.thai-language.com/ref/English…
Vowels: http://www.thai-language.com/ref/English…
The letters of the English alphabet itself, written with Thai characters, are as follows:
A = เภ(ay)
B = บี (bee)
C = ซี (see)
D = ดี (dee)
E = à¸à¸µ (ee)
F = เà¸à¸Ÿ (ef)
G = จี (jee)
H = เà¸à¸Š (aych/ayt)
I = ไภ(ai)
J = เจ (jay)
K = เค (kay)
L = เà¸à¸¥ (el)
M = เà¸à¹‡à¸¡ (em)
N = เà¸à¹‡à¸™ (en)
O = โภ(oh)
P = พี (pee)
Q = คิว (kyoo)
R = à¸à¸²à¸£à¹Œ (ar/ah)
S = เà¸à¸ª (es)
T = ที (tee)
U = ยู (yoo)
V = วี (vee/wee)
W = ดับเบิลยู (dabayoo)
X = เà¸à¹‡à¸à¸‹à¹Œ (eks/ek)
Y = วาย (why)
Z = ซิ (see) or เซด (sed) (note that ซิ is the same as C, since there is no "z" in Thai)