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Arekkusu
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Message 97 of 100

08 April 2014 at 6:32pm | IP Logged

poorenglish_ wrote:

Arekkusu wrote:

When you correct them -- and eventually, when you ask them to correct themselves --, they'll give you a perfect and, have and thing. Get them to talk about anything and you'll get ando, hab and sing again.

That's exactly what happens to me. Is there any way to improve it?

The following points may help you:

-Activate corrections right away and don't delay -- repeat it, make it yours.

-Keep a corrections log.

-Try to understand how sounds get distorted when you speed up and why it's happening.

-Slow down and aim for control and clarity. This is far more important than speed.

-Talk to yourself (self-talk) and read out loud, always focusing on clarity and control over speed.

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Message 98 of 100

08 April 2014 at 6:39pm | IP Logged

Arekkusu wrote:

-Activate corrections right away and don't delay -- repeat it, make it yours.

-Keep a corrections log.

-Try to understand how sounds get distorted when you speed up and why it's happening.

-Slow down and aim for control and clarity. This is far more important than speed.

-Talk to yourself (self-talk) and read out loud, always focusing on clarity and control over speed.

Thank you very much.
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s_allard
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Message 99 of 100

08 April 2014 at 8:44pm | IP Logged

I think Arekkusu's advice is spot on. This is exactly what I mean by concentrating on production.
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Arekkusu
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10 April 2014 at 4:40pm | IP Logged

I think there is room on this forum for deeper discussions about pronunciation and strategies for improvement.

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