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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333: What has Olly been up to?

333: What has Olly been up to?

In this episode, Olly talks about what he has been up to this summer. Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit...

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332 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 2)

332 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 2)

In this episode, I interview writer, blogger and learning expert Scott Young. Scott is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT's four-year computer...

30 Aug 201942min

331 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 1)

331 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 1)

In this episode, I interview writer, blogger and learning expert Scott Young. Scott is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT's four-year computer...

28 Aug 201936min

330: Learn phrases, not words | TROLL 016

330: Learn phrases, not words | TROLL 016

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial...

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329: You Don't Have To Be Fluent! | TROLL015

329: You Don't Have To Be Fluent! | TROLL015

Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for l...

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328: Read, Read, Read (for Krashen) | TROLL014

328: Read, Read, Read (for Krashen) | TROLL014

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial...

9 Aug 201910min

327: Nobody Cares About Your Language Skills | TROLL013

327: Nobody Cares About Your Language Skills | TROLL013

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial...

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326: The Secret To Speaking Fluently Is... | TROLL012

326: The Secret To Speaking Fluently Is... | TROLL012

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial...

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