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2. Monitoring.
Any time you are corrected, write down the correction that you were given on a special monitoring list.
Constantly update this list, and keep it organized. This is extremely useful, because the errors that you produce
are usually not random mistakes that come from a slip of the tongue. Most errors are part of a pattern of
mistakes that you repeat again and again.
Download the free Pronunciation and Language Skills Monitoring List (PDF)!
3. Repetitive Review.
Consistently review your monitoring list of errors. You should start to notice a pattern and then be constantly aware
of that pattern of what you need to correct.
4. Repetitive Practice.
Now that you are aware of your errors, you need to routinely practice the corrected pronunciation (or correct
syntax, vocabulary use, etc.). Practice again and again.
I suggest that you practice out loud at home. Listen to the sounds that you produce, and compare these sounds
to native speakers. Ask yourself questions when you pronounce the sounds, such as How is my mouth
moving? Where is my tongue? Are my vocal chords vibrating? Notice the physical aspects of pronunciation.
5. Self-Correction.
With practice, you can develop the imperative habit of self-correction. Be so aware and in tune with the sounds of
English that you can notice and hear your own errors. This ability to self-correct can only come from the above
steps of monitoring and awareness.
8. Think in English.
A huge mistake English language learners make is to think in their native language and then translate into English
in their heads.
This is a mistake, because English syntax and word order is typically something that cannot be translated from
another language.
Also, in order to speak with the correct music, stress and rhythm of English, you need to think with that music.
Talking to yourself out loud will help you in the process of thinking in English instead of translating to English from
your native language. Get in the habit of speaking freely without the worry of being heard or criticized.
Play with the sounds and write down the ideas you want to express, but dont know how to. Its those questions
that you should ask a native speaker or post on ElementalEnglish.com.
Improving your pronunciation is always about giving you the freedom and power to speak with confidence and to
be understood when you communicate in English.