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How can I fix my english pronunciation?

Torog - 2009-02-03 12:31:55 - Languages

I’m learning English as a second language and I’ve got problems pronouncing the “s” and “r”. Don’t get me wrong, I can pronounce them, but they always sound wrong. I mean my “s” is always too hard, and very sharp and my “r” too deep and sometimes almost “rolling”. Oh and I’m German. So it would be nice if you had some advice for me on how to improve my pronunciation.

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If you know anyone that speaks English as a native language, watching them speak (not just listening) and having them repeat sounds for you would do you well. English "r"s and "s"s are meant to be gentler than those in German, so try saying them quietly. "r" should flow into the next letter immediately, and "s" should not have a vibrational sound, but rather just be air. Otherwise, don't fix it! Haha. Americans love European accents. Okay, well, I do.

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where r u from originally? There are different ways of improving it base on your native language. Give me more detail and I will give you some tips.

Im learning english too and i think i have the same problems you have. I think practicing is the only way you can fix it and you know you have a problem an has identify it that half part of the solution..

If you know anyone that speaks English as a native language, watching them speak (not just listening) and having them repeat sounds for you would do you well. English "r"s and "s"s are meant to be gentler than those in German, so try saying them quietly. "r" should flow into the next letter immediately, and "s" should not have a vibrational sound, but rather just be air. Otherwise, don't fix it! Haha. Americans love European accents. Okay, well, I do.