017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?

017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?

Jenny asks: "My English teacher used to say that it's important to speak with a native-like accent. Do you think it's important to spend a lot of time on pronunciation as a beginner?"

In this episode:
  • The difference between pronunciation and accent
  • Why pronunciation is important
  • Why you need to get it right as a beginner
  • But why you shouldn't let it stop you speaking
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307: What do you think of cultural appropriation in language learning?

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306: Don't Take Language Learning Advice From Native Speakers | TROLL 001

306: Don't Take Language Learning Advice From Native Speakers | TROLL 001

Full Blog Post: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/blog/language-advice-native-speakers Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the first video in my series "The Rules Of Language Lea...

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305: The "Overwhelming Ocean" of Language Learning

305: The "Overwhelming Ocean" of Language Learning

Kristin asks: "How do you overcome the overwhelming ocean of language learning?" In Today's Episode: How I most relate to this: Cantonese 3 months isn't a long time... so be patient! Recognise that t...

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304: How to maintain language partners

304: How to maintain language partners

Silvia asks: "What's the best way to meet and maintain language partners?" In Today's Episode: Be specific about what you're looking for from a partner Spend longer getting to know a prospective part...

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303: How can I learn to read Chinese?

303: How can I learn to read Chinese?

Jon asks: "What's the best way to learn to read Chinese?" In Today's Episode: Don't make the assumption that you need to learn to write Chinese characters There are many approaches and methods to lea...

8 Maalis 201915min

302: Is there value in maintaining your languages?

302: Is there value in maintaining your languages?

Lucia asks: "Should I give up Russian to focus on Chinese? In Today's Episode: In general, the best advice around learning two languages at the same time is... don't! However, advice should always ta...

1 Maalis 201915min

301: Creativity in Language Learning with Lindsay Williams

301: Creativity in Language Learning with Lindsay Williams

In this episode, Olly chats with Lindsay Williams about creativity in language learning In Today's Episode: What is creativity in language learning? How can you inject creativity into your learning? ...

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300: How can I work on my pronunciation?

300: How can I work on my pronunciation?

Lewis asks: "How can I improve my Italian pronunciation? In Today's Episode: Pronunciation begins with awareness Spend a long time listening English speakers often have to get over intangible “weirdn...

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