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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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? ...

27 Helmi 201933min

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...

22 Helmi 201921min

299: Studying Spanish through another foreign language

299: Studying Spanish through another foreign language

Andriy asks: “Is it ok for me to study Spanish through English?” In Today's Episode: Given that your English is so strong, you shouldn’t have any problem! Laddering is the term given to learning a 2n...

15 Helmi 201914min

298: How to ride the wave of post-travel motivation

298: How to ride the wave of post-travel motivation

Innes asks: “How can I keep my motivation up after returning from a trip abroad?” In Today's Episode: It’s a great feeling coming back home after a trip abroad, with newfound motivation to study: Rem...

13 Helmi 201918min

297: What to expect from Olly in 2019

297: What to expect from Olly in 2019

Olly reveals his plans for 2019 In Today's Episode: New Uncovered courses - learn a new language through the power of story: Italian French Japanese Arabic Language Influencer Summit - coming up in ...

7 Helmi 201916min

296: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 5

296: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 5

Welcome part 5 of my conversation with Lydia Machova, from LanguageMentoring.com In Today's Episode: Make a Success of Long-Term Learning: I estimate it takes 500 hours (European language, B2 level, ...

14 Tammi 201928min

295: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 4

295: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 4

Welcome part 4 of my conversation with Lydia Machovha, from LanguageMentoring.com In Today's Episode: To speak from day 1... or not? Start with self-talk, then other speakers Output is so much more i...

8 Tammi 201936min

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