This article was co-authored by Patrick Muñoz and by How.com.vn staff writer, Jennifer Mueller, JD. Patrick is an internationally recognized Voice & Speech Coach, focusing on public speaking, vocal power, accent and dialects, accent reduction, voiceover, acting and speech therapy. He has worked with clients such as Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, and Roselyn Sanchez. He was voted LA's Favorite Voice and Dialect Coach by BACKSTAGE, is the voice and speech coach for Disney and Turner Classic Movies, and is a member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association.
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There are plenty of ways that you can practice your English all by yourself! Here, we've gathered some of the best ways to work on your pronunciation and the fluency of your speech, even if no one else is around to hear you.
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow can I sound more natural when learning a new language?Patrick MuñozPatrick is an internationally recognized Voice & Speech Coach, focusing on public speaking, vocal power, accent and dialects, accent reduction, voiceover, acting and speech therapy. He has worked with clients such as Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, and Roselyn Sanchez. He was voted LA's Favorite Voice and Dialect Coach by BACKSTAGE, is the voice and speech coach for Disney and Turner Classic Movies, and is a member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association.
Voice & Speech CoachIf you begin to incorporate the rhythm and melody of the language, then you'll be off to a really good start. Practice specific sounds and overall intonation patterns, notice their differences, and reproduce and copy those sounds. - QuestionWhat does "split" mean?DonaganTop AnswererThe verb "to split" means "to divide" or "to separate." The noun "split" means "division" or "separation." The adjective "split" means "divided" or "separated."
Tips
- Most English speakers use contractions, such as "I'll" or "can't," instead of "I will," or "I cannot," which are considered more formal. These are good things to practice when you're speaking alone.Thanks
- Search online for language exchange websites you can use. Some are free, while others charge a monthly subscription fee for access. These websites pair people wanting to speak English with native speakers. Typically, the native speaker is also learning your native language—hence the "exchange."Thanks
References
- ↑ https://idc.edu/15-unique-ways-to-practice-speaking-english/
- ↑ Patrick Muñoz. Voice & Speech Coach. Expert Interview. 12 November 2019.
- ↑ Patrick Muñoz. Voice & Speech Coach. Expert Interview. 12 November 2019.
- ↑ https://youtu.be/sYzR1_tMI7c?t=34
- ↑ Patrick Muñoz. Voice & Speech Coach. Expert Interview. 12 November 2019.
- ↑ https://idc.edu/15-unique-ways-to-practice-speaking-english/
- ↑ https://engfluent.com/english-speaking-practice/
- ↑ https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/12744/trees
- ↑ Patrick Muñoz. Voice & Speech Coach. Expert Interview. 12 November 2019.
- ↑ Patrick Muñoz. Voice & Speech Coach. Expert Interview. 12 November 2019.
- ↑ https://idc.edu/15-unique-ways-to-practice-speaking-english/
- ↑ https://www.inenglishwithlove.com/blog/how-to-practice-english-speaking-alone
- ↑ https://idc.edu/15-unique-ways-to-practice-speaking-english/
- ↑ https://idc.edu/15-unique-ways-to-practice-speaking-english/
- ↑ https://idc.edu/15-unique-ways-to-practice-speaking-english/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/sYzR1_tMI7c?t=91
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