Why English Pronunciation Practice is Important
Pronunciation plays a key role in our communication skills, so it’s important you get lots of English pronunciation practice.
You may have the best vocabulary and the most complex grammar, but if people can’t understand what you are saying, then communication breaks down. What’s more, bad pronunciation can give a really bad first impression!
In addition, if you are taking an exam like IELTS Speaking, pronunciation counts for 25% of your score. So, it’s worth spending time working on your pronunciation.
This Pronunciation Test is a great way to do that.
When I did this pronunciation test with my students, only 10% of them got all the phrases right!
How will you do? Let’s find out!
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How the test works
So, I am going to give you 10 phrases with some challenging words.
This is how it works:
- Look at the phrase
- Read it aloud (pronouncing each word the best you can)
- Listen and check by listening to me (listen in the video above)
- Repeat the phrase
This way you can test yourself, correct yourself and also practice good pronunciation.
In addition to reading the sentences below, I recommend you watch the video above.
English pronunciation practice: The sounds /ɪ/ and /i:/
You can sit on this seat
Pronunciation: The sounds /aʊ/ and /əʊ/
Now I know how you knew
Pronunciation: Consonant clusters
I like comfortable clothes
Pronunciation: Confused words
I need a receipt for this recipe book
Pronunciation: Silent letters
There is a subtle difference between the schedules on Wednesday and Tuesday
ELSA is a great English learning mobile app and it’s like having an ‘on-demand’ teacher in your pocket.
There are not many pronunciation apps that I like to be honest, as they often lack good voice recognition and don’t have a good teaching method.
However, one I do like is ELSA. It gives you a structured way of improving your pronunciation.
You get a custom-made learning journey.
It can give you feedback on your mistakes with excellent voice recognition. What’s more, it puts language in context, and it is professionally designed.
English pronunciation practice: Consonant clusters
He always asks about specific tasks
Pronunciation: Sounds /s/ and /ʃ/
She says sociable people love society
Pronunciation: Consonant clusters
Many women are enthusiastic entrepreneurs
Pronunciation: Consonant clusters
I am not exaggerating the expected extinction of the black rhino
Pronunciation: Sounds /ɔ/ and /ɜ:/
‘Walk’ and ‘Work’ are the weirdest words in the World
Pronunciation: Sounds /θ/ and /ð/
Although he thought he was thorough throughout, he went through it too quickly
If you need more practice, go back and watch the video again, repeating the phrases as they appear.
Which word did you find the most difficult? Let me know in the comments below
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