CLASSROOM MATERIALS

8 Steps of Talking Like a Native

Step 1. Learn to listen

Step 2. Notice how the lips move

Step 3. Learn to position your tongue right

Step 4. Break words down into sounds

practice each word by breaking it into individual sound, pause after each syllable, making sure you pronounce each right.

Step 5. Pay attention to stress to sounds and words in a sentence

stress at different syllables changes the meaning of a word or sentence, eg. re'cord / 'record

Step 6. Notice the intonation of a sentence

rising tone or extending the sound, eg. really / really. That's ok

Step 7. Rhythm is very important for capturing the character of English

sound changes or drops, eg. Let's give it a try (givi te)

Step 8. Record yourself and ask for help at any point if you cannot fix yourself