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ABSTRACT
Through this article you will learn how to pronounce correctly in English and at the same time use techniques that will
try to improve your pronunciation using the most difficult technologies.
KEYWORDS
Pronunciation, language, method, knowledge, improve, pronounce, skills, foreign, global, problem, solution, school,
English.
INTRODUCTION
The importance of learning and teaching a foreign
language today is increasing due to the fact that the
world wants to share ideas and thefore the human
wants not only give but also take vital information to
develop further. Nowadays it is important to develop
little ideas comparing to other cultures , traditions and
distance .To go through these steps of development
the first tool comes language. We know that if our idea
is to be progressed, a foreign language is demanded.
In this regard, first of all, to study oral speech in foreign
language, to use it comprehensively and on a large
scale development works are underway. Today, the
attitude towards a foreign language is developing very
quickly. Not only in universities, but also in schools and
colleges, lyceums and even before school the need for
foreign languages is also increasing in the field of
Research Article
THE EFFECTIVE WAYS AND TECHNIQUES OF LEARNING ENGLISH FOR
PRIMARY LEARNERS
Submission Date:
July 17, 2024,
Accepted Date:
July 22, 2024,
Published Date:
July 27, 2024
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Jangabayev Daniyar Jaras Uli
Nukus Innovation Institute Student Of The Faculty Of Philology, Uzbekistan
Jamalova Ummihabiba Nurullaevna
Academic Supervisor, Nukus Innovation Institute Student Of The Faculty Of Philology, Uzbekistan
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education. One of the most difficult aspects of learning
English is pronunciation, but people don't care about
it. In fact, pronunciation is your most important aspect,
because what you say creates an impression.
English, as a global language, is spoken by millions of
people around the world. Whether you are a student,
a professional, or a traveller, possessing good
pronunciation skills in English is crucial. Accurate
pronunciation not only boosts your confidence but
also enhances your communication abilities, making it
easier for everyone to understand you. In this blog, we
will explore why pronunciation is vital in English and
learn valuable tips to help you improve your
pronunciation.
The Importance of Pronunciation in English
Clarity in Communication: Proper pronunciation
ensures that your message is conveyed clearly.
Mispronunciations can lead to misunderstandings,
confusion, and ineffective communication.
Credibility and Confidence: When you speak with
accurate pronunciation, you appear more credible and
confident to your audience. People are more likely to
trust and listen to someone who can articulate their
thoughts well.
Social Integration: If you are in an English-speaking
environment, having good pronunciation can help you
integrate better into the culture and society. It allows
you to participate in conversations effortlessly.
Professional Success: In the professional world, clear
pronunciation is highly valued. It can impact job
interviews,
presentations,
and
overall
career
advancement.[1]
Any English language learner knows that often spelling
isn’t very helpful if we want to know how to correctly
say a word. Take a look at this sentence, focusing on
the words in bold - do you know how to pronounce
them?
"The man didn't feel very comfortable in his grey suit.
He didn't enjoy wearing smart clothes, and when he
wore them he felt a subtle difference in his
personality.''
English spelling hasn't evolved much over time, but
how we pronounce words has. This makes
pronunciation a real challenge for language learners.
But good pronunciation is not just 'how words and
letters sound'; there are other equally important
features to consider, like intonation (how the tone of
voice changes during a sentence, going up or down),
stress (which words and syllables have more 'weight'
when we are speaking), and connected speech - how
words can sound different when they are joined
together in natural speech. All of these features
contribute to good pronunciation - but don't confuse
them with accent.
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In the UK, the USA and other English speaking
countries there are many, many different types of
accents, but people with those different accents can all
be considered to have correct pronunciation. When
you are learning English you don't have to sound British
or American. Good pronunciation means being
understood; not necessarily sounding like you were
born in New York or London. In fact, many native
speakers love hearing English spoken with a Spanish,
Italian or French accent! So, how can you work on your
pronunciation so that people from all over the world
can understand you easily, even if you retain your
native accent? Here are six top tips for you to practice
and perfect your pronunciation.
1 - Listen! Listening to examples of authentic speech is
the most obvious way to improve your own
pronunciation. There are lots of ways to do this - watch
a film in its original version, listen to podcasts about a
topic that interests you in English (you could try the
British Council English podcasts app here ), even
listening to music can help. Try to notice the intonation
that people use. You can add to this by 'shadowing'.
Shadowing means listening to a short sentence or
phrase, and then repeating it afterwards, trying to
imitate the sounds, intonation and word stress and
noticing how your mouth and tongue move when you
speak.
2. Record yourself. Once you have practiced
shadowing, you could record yourself speaking - either
repeating a short phrase that you have listened to, or
doing a longer speaking task from a coursebook, like
describing a picture. Listen back and make a note of
any sounds that you have problems with - practice
these words / sounds slowly and then record yourself
again. Can you notice an improvement?
3. Get to know the phonemic chart. TheInternational
Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a visual representation of
different sounds. It might look strange and it might feel
like you are learning a whole new language, but it can
really help you with pronunciation. All dictionaries have
a phonetic transcription of words so that you know
how to pronounce them. This is really helpful with
English because as we have already seen, English
spelling doesn't always correspond with its
pronunciation. Think about the letters 'ough' in the
words 'though', 'through', 'tough', 'ought'. It would be
impossible to guess how to say those words without
some help.
Take a look at the British Council's phonemic chart (see
link above) or download the Sounds Right app . You
can click on the different phonemes and listen to how
they sound. This can help you to hear differences
between similar sounds.
4. Use a dictionary. As well as printed dictionaries
which will give you a phonetic transcription of a word,
there are lots of online dictionaries where you can click
and listen to the word being spoken. A particularly
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good one is howjsay - even the name of this website is
a useful guide as to how to pronounce the common
question 'How do you say...?' in a natural way. It's a
great resource for checking how new words sound.
5. Do some exercise! Different languages have
different sounds, and our mouths adapt to those
sounds. Some sounds are physically very difficult for
us to make, as they don't exist in our native language.
Just like when you are learning a new sport or dance
move, it's important that you train your mouth to know
how to form new sounds - the more you practice the
easier it gets. For example, lots of Spanish speakers
have problems with the difference between the /b/ and
/v/ sound. We make the /b/ sound by joining our lips
together and then letting go. The /v/ sound is similar
but your top teeth should touch your bottom lip before
you let go. The more you practice this, the easier it gets
- try saying " I'd like a very big beverage please''! The
Sounds of English section on the BBC's Learning
English site has a good selection of video tutorials
which explain how to make different sounds and
activities to practice them.
6. Get to know your minimal pairs. Minimal pairs are
words that have almost the exact same pronunciation,
but with one sound that is different - for example, ship
and sheep. The difference between the /I/ in 'ship' and
the /i:/ in 'sheep' is the length of the vowel. This can be
difficult to hear for many language learners, and comes
up in lots of different words. The first step is to be able
to tell the difference between the sounds when you
hear them, them. You can listen to some common
minimal pairs here - can you hear the difference? Can
you make the different sounds yourself?
Finally, don't feel bad if you still make mistakes with
pronunciation - English is famously tricky. As far back
as 1922, a Dutch language learner wrote a very long
poem about the problems of English pronunciation
called 'The Chaos '' - it may be chaotic, but with practice
it can definitely get better![2]
Accurate pronunciation is an important part of learning
any language, and especially when you’re learning
English. The way your speech sounds can have a big
impact on whether or not people understand what you
are saying and their initial impression of you. The tricky
thing about pronunciation is that it not just a question
of acquiring knowledge, it’s a physical skill that you
need to practise regularly.
How to improve English pronunciation
There are no shortcuts to perfect pronunciation,
however there are some ways you can practise more
effectively and improve your skills faster. Follow our
ten top tips, start improving your pronunciation today
and take a step closer towards your goal of perfect
English pronunciation.
1.
Listen to yourself
2.
Slow down!
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3.
Picture it…
4.
Get physical!
5.
Watch yourself
6.
Copy the experts
7.
Practice English alone
8.
Find a language buddy
9.
Pay attention to intonation and stress
10.
Sing a song!
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1.
Listen to yourself
It’s often difficult to hear pronunciation errors in your
own speech because you are concentrating actually
communicating rather than the sound you are making.
If you can’t hear your pronunciation problems, it’s
tough to correct them. Try recording your speech with
your smartphone or PC and making a note of specific
areas you need to improve on.
2.
Slow down!
Many English learners think that speaking fluently
means they need to speak fast. This is wrong. Speaking
too fast reinforces bad habits and makes the speaker
sound nervous and indecisive. Speaking slowly will give
you time to breathe properly and think about what you
want to say next. Because it gives you time to think
while you are speaking, you’ll feel more relaxed and be
able to concentrate on making your English sound
fantastic.
3.
Picture it…
Close your eyes and think about how to make a sound
before saying it. Visualize the positioning of your
mouth and face. If you have studied with the phonemic
chart, think about the sound you are making and how
it relates to other English phonemes. If you have used
diagrams of the mouth and tongue, think about the
shape you need to make inside your mouth if you want
to make the sound correctly.
4.
Get physical!
Pronunciation is a physical skill. You’re teaching your
mouth a new way to move and using different muscles.
Focus on difficult sounds each day. Having trouble with
‘th’? Put your tongue between your teeth (don’t bite
down) and blow air out of your mouth. Feel the air
move over the top of your tongue.
5.
Watch yourself
Stand in front of a mirror to see the placement of your
tongue, lips, and shape of your mouth when you make
certain sounds. Compare what you see with a video of
a native-speaker saying the same thing.
6.
Copy the experts
There’s no replacement for learning pronunciation
from the experts
–
native-speakers. So listen! Listen to
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English radio programs and watch television and
movies in English. Imitate what you’re hearing –
even if
you’re not sure what they’re saying yet.
7.
Practice English alone
Pronunciation problems persist because we’re afraid
to make mistakes. Create scenarios
–
meeting
someone for the first time, ordering at a restaurant,
asking for directions
–
then act out the dialogue by
yourself. Don’t be shy.
8.
Find a language buddy
Getting feedback from an outside observer is crucial.
Find a friend who’s also int
erested in improving their
English. Try exchanging recorded messages so you can
listen closely to each other’s pronunciation.
9.
Pay attention to intonation and stress
Good pronunciation is more than just mastering
individual sounds. It’s also understandin
g intonation
(the rise and fall of the voice) and stress (some sounds
in words and some words in sentences are louder or
clearer than others). Read poems, speeches and songs
aloud, concentrating on the word stress and
intonation.
10.
Sing a song!
Learn
the
words
to
[popular
English
songs](https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-
real-world/10-most-famous-english-song-lyrics-ever-
and-their-meaning/) and sing along. Singing helps you
relax and just get those words out, as well as helping
your rhythm and
intonation. Because you don’t need to
concentrate on constructing sentences for yourself,
you can concentrate on making your pronunciation
sound great!
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Give each of these tips a try next time you have a
chance and find out which of them works best for you.
Remember, none of them is an instant fix but they will
all help you reach your goals as part of regular practice.
Are
you
ready
to
improve
your
English
pronunciation?[3]
Today, the demand for the English language is
increasing, but in many cases, due to the inability to
pronounce correctly, the consequences of people not
understanding each other are quickly encountered.
The above-mentioned methods and techniques can be
a solution these problems as writing, pronuncing
words correctly and fluencey.
REFERENCES
1.
https://redfoxeducation.com/blogs/the-
significance-of-pronunciation-in-english-and-
how-to-enhance-it
2.
https://www.britishcouncil.pt/en/blog/6-tips-
improve-your-english-pronunciation
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3.
https://englishlive.ef.com/en/blog/language-
lab/10-tips-perfect-english-pronunciation/
