Self-Directed Pronunciation Learning

Pronunciation Apps

Utilize pronunciation apps, such as "Sounds: The Pronunciation App" or "Elsa Speak," which provide exercises, audio recordings, and feedback to help you improve your pronunciation skills at your own pace.

Online Resources

Explore websites and platforms that offer pronunciation resources and exercises. Websites like "Forvo" provide audio recordings of words spoken by native speakers, allowing you to listen and practice imitating the correct pronunciation.

Pronunciation Videos on YouTube or Bilibili:

Watch pronunciation tutorial videos on platforms like YouTube. There are many channels dedicated to teaching pronunciation (e.g., Rachel's English), where you can find lessons and demonstrations on specific sounds, word stress, intonation, and more.

Shadowing Exercise with a Pronunciation Model

Choose audio or video recordings of native speakers and practice shadowing their speech. Listen to a sentence or phrase, pause the recording, and then repeat what you heard, imitating the speaker's pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm as closely as possible.

Record and Evaluate

Use a recording device or smartphone app to record yourself speaking English. Read aloud passages, sentences, or words, and then listen to the recording. Compare your pronunciation to that of native speakers and identify areas for improvement.

Pronunciation Dictionaries and IPA Transcriptions

Refer to pronunciation dictionaries that provide phonetic transcriptions and audio examples for words. This allows you to check the correct pronunciation of specific words and practice saying them aloud. Pay attention to the IPA transciprtions provided by the pronunciation dictionaries.

Tongue Twisters

Challenge yourself with tongue twisters that focus on specific sounds or sound combinations. Repeat them multiple times, gradually increasing your speed and accuracy. Tongue twisters help improve pronunciation, fluency, and articulation.

Singing and Chanting

Practice singing along to English songs or chanting rhymes and chants. This helps improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation while making the learning process more enjoyable.

Pronunciation Exercises in Coursebooks

Look for pronunciation exercises and drills included in the book(e.g., English Pronunciation in Use series). Complete these exercises to reinforce your understanding of pronunciation rules and practice applying them.