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THE IMPORTANCE OF PRONUNCIATION IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGE
AND PROSPECTS OF IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION COMPETENCE
Yo`lchiyeva Madina Mexritdin qizi
The student of Chirchik state pedagogical university
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11181875
Abstract.
The purpose of this scientific article is to clarify how important it is to pronounce
words correctly when learning a foreign language. This topic has been discussed many times by
many linguists, and on the basis of all important approaches, correct pronunciation guidelines are
now being taught to literate people. This article reveals many important aspects of pronunciation
competence as an example. As the object of the article, tools and methods were taken to form
pronunciation competence and develop it. Analysis of the guidelines for the use of the same tools
and methods is the subject of the work. Monographs and scientific articles completed in our
linguistics were used as a theoretical source for the work.
Key words:
competence, pronunciation, communication, speaking skills, phoneme, tongue
twisters, podcasts, speech pattern.
ЗНАЧЕНИЕ ПРОИЗНОШЕНИЯ В ИЗУЧЕНИИ ИНОСТРАННОГО ЯЗЫКА И
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ПРОИЗНОШИТЕЛЬНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТИ
Аннотация.
Цель данной научной статьи – выяснить, насколько важно правильно
произносить слова при изучении иностранного языка. Эта тема неоднократно
обсуждалась многими лингвистами, и на основе всех важных подходов сейчас преподаются
рекомендации по правильному произношению грамотных людей. В данной статье на
примере раскрываются многие важные аспекты произношенной компетентности. В
качестве объекта статьи были взяты средства и методы формирования
произносительной компетенции и ее развития. Предметом работы является анализ
рекомендаций по использованию одних и тех же средств и методов. В качестве
теоретического источника для работы были использованы монографии и научные статьи,
выполненные по нашему языкознанию.
Ключевые слова:
компетентность, произношение, общение, разговорные навыки,
фонема, скороговорки, подкасты, речевой образец.
INTRODUCTION
“The time has come to create in Uzbekistan a new system of teaching foreign languages,
which will become a solid foundation for the future. Since we set ourselves the goal of building a
competitive state, from now on, graduates of schools, lyceums, colleges and universities must be
fluent in at least two foreign languages. This strict requirement should become the main criterion
for the work of the head of each education institution”, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.
Within the current setting of expanded globalization, the pertinence of knowing outside
dialects has heightened altogether. As companies are developing past topographical boundaries
and abroad travel is more achievable, viably connection with people from different social settings
has turned into an imperative capacity for victory. This piece will expound on why learning remote
dialects holds awesome importance and ought to be emphasized more in a proficient setting.
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The key advantage of securing a remote dialect is that it permits you to speak with people
from diverse countries. Being able to talk within the local dialect of your clients or partners may
cultivate a more strong believe relationship and can contribute towards an moved. It moreover
permits you to get it their culture, values, and trade hones, which can be basic in today's globalized
economy.
Moreover, thinks about have appeared that learning a remote dialect can make strides your
communication abilities in your local dialect. By learning a modern dialect, you gotten to be more
mindful of sentence structure, language structure rules, and lexicon, which can improve your
composing and talking capacities in your possess dialect.
LITERATURE ANALYSIS AND METHODOLOGY
Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a dialect is talked. This may allude to for the
most part agreed-upon arrangements of sounds utilized in talking a given word or dialect in a
particular lingo ("adjust" or "standard" elocution) or essentially the way a specific person talks a
word or dialect.
Pronunciation is the way in which we create the sounds of a dialect. It is an fundamental
component of dialect learning since it influences how well we are able communicate with others.
On the off chance that our articulation is destitute, we may battle to be understood, even in
case our language structure and lexicon are rectify. This will lead to disappointment and a need of
certainty in talking the dialect. In expansion to influencing our capacity to communicate,
articulation too plays a pivotal part in tuning in comprehension. On the off chance that we cannot
listen the sounds of a dialect accurately, we may battle to get it what others are saying. This could
make it troublesome to lock in in discussions and can ruin our dialect learning advance.
At long last, pronunciation can influence our capacity to be caught on by others. On the off
chance that we have a overwhelming complement or mispronounce words, local speakers may
battle to get it us. This will be disappointing for both parties and can prevent our capacity to
construct connections with local speakers. Having great articulation can bring numerous benefits
to dialect learners. Firstly, it can make strides our certainty in talking the dialect. In case we will
articulate words and expressions accurately, we are more likely to feel confident in our capacity
to communicate with others.
This could lead to a more positive language learning encounter and can encourage us to
proceed learning. Great pronunciation can too move forward our tuning in comprehension. In the
event that we will listen the sounds of a dialect accurately, we are more likely to get it what others
are saying. This can make it less demanding to lock in in conversations and can progress our in
general dialect learning advance.
At long last, great articulation can improve our capacity to be understood by others. In the
event that we are able talk clearly and precisely, local speakers are more likely to get it us. This
will make it less demanding to construct connections with native speakers and can offer assistance
us to coordinated into the culture of the dialect we are learning.
DISCUSSION AND RESULTS
Numerous individuals who finding how to memorize English as a moment language come
up against a really baffling issue! They ponder difficult to be able to talk with adjust language
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structure, exact lexicon and important expressions. However when they talk, they still in some
cases listen reactions like:
“I'm too bad, what?”
“Could you rehash that please?”
It's greatly irritating! In case your English elocution isn't great, at that point your level of
familiarity will be reliably thought little of. A solid complement can be a extraordinary barrier to
making associations. Investigate indeed appears that bosses within the US regularly favor
candidates who talk with standard forms of British and American complements for more
prestigious parts. One thing is for beyond any doubt: working on your elocution aptitudes is
certainly worth the exertion.
How to move forward pronunciation:
1. Center on phonemes
2. Look YouTube for tips from individual learners
3. Try some tongue twisters
4. Learn new words with their pronunciation
5. Read aloud and record yourself
6. Listen to some podcasts
7. Speak slowly
8. Spend more time to talking with native speakers
CENTER ON PHONEMES
It can be accommodating to go back to nuts and bolts and look at the sounds utilized in
English words. This doesn't cruel singing the letter set once more — you likely learned that a long
time prior! It implies learning the English phonemes.
What are phonemes? Well, you will have taken note that numerous letters are articulated
in an unexpected way on their claim than when they are utilized in words. Numerous letters contain
more than one sound – “F” for occurrence is articulated “e fff”. Phonemes are the smallest unit of
sound within the English dialect — the sounds that letters contain when broken down.
LOOK YOU TUBE FOR TIPS FROM INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS
There are a few troublesome sounds that are beautiful one of a kind to English, and
articulating them will be troublesome for non-native speakers. As Bounce the Canadian specified,
your local dialect might not have made a difference you create the muscles fundamental to create
these distinctive sounds. The great news is simply aren't alone in this! Whichever letter
combinations, expressions or words you're battling with, other dialect learners along with your
local dialect have battled with them as well!
TRY SOME TONGUE TWISTERS
If you are unable to produce the necessary sounds for English pronunciation, you may have
to exercise your mouth and tongue muscles. Pronunciation exercises like "tongue twisters" can be
a fantastic method to enhance your English skills, as they consist of humorous sentences that are
very challenging to pronounce correctly initially.
LEARN NEW WORDS WITH THEIR PRONUNCIATION
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If you’re practicing vocabulary and come across a word that you have no idea how to
pronounce, do not try to guess. It is far easier to learn the correct pronunciation from the beginning
than to fix a bad habit later on. Look words up for free on a site such as:
Dictionary.com if you are learning an American English accent.
Dictionary.cambridge.org if you are learning a British English accent.
If you find a word particularly difficult to pronounce, you can even try recording the correct
pronunciation on your phone to listen back to later.
READ ALOUD AND RECORD YOURSELF
According to Bob the Canadian, it is beneficial to use your phone to record yourself while
practicing pronunciation. Find a word that is difficult for you and locate a tv show, film, or
YouTube video featuring a native speaker using it in a sentence. Listen to the pronunciation
multiple times, and then demonstrate it by recording yourself speaking.
Some individuals also benefit from practicing while looking at their reflection in a mirror
to ensure their mouth and lip movements are accurate. Listen closely to both recordings, identify
what needs to be corrected, and make another attempt. Keep practicing the exercise until you are
satisfied with the way the phrase sounds. Although it may be tedious, carefully practicing
challenging words is a crucial part of improving pronunciation.
LISTEN TO SOME PODCASTS
Listening abilities are essential for acquiring correct pronunciation in a different
language because it involves observing how native speakers speak and imitating their rhythms.
Podcasts are an excellent way to become acquainted with English as it is actually spoken.
Many times, individuals are recorded in their bedrooms and studies chatting casually with
their friends. Certain apps and websites, such as YouTube, allow you to listen at a slower speed,
which can help you concentrate on the sounds and grasp accents more thoroughly.
SPEAK SLOWLY
Once you have identified the specific sounds you need to improve and made
adjustments to your mouth or tongue when needed, you have completed the majority of the mental
effort required to alter your accent. Now, the key is to master the new sounds instinctively –
exchanging your previous speaking patterns for fresh ones.
Slowing down your usual speaking speed will make this stage easier, allowing you more
time to consider the new rules you have studied. Even though it may be a little annoying to slow
down your speech, taking the time to carefully select the correct pronunciations you have learned
will help them be more easily remembered in the future.
SPEND MORE TIME TO TALKING WITH NATIVE SPEAKERS
Talking to native speakers is by far the most effective method to reduce your accent when
speaking a foreign language. Consider this: how many times have you unconsciously started
speaking like a friend, adopting their speech patterns or slang?
Speaking to your English speaking friend directly about your accent can be truly beneficial.
They have the ability to identify words you pronounce differently and assist you in
recognizing mistakes that are not audibly discernible to you.
Specifically, the placement of emphasis on words in sentences varies among different
languages. Collaborate with your partner to identify key sounds to work on and request them to
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correct you if you make a mistake. If you feel too self-conscious to ask your English-speaking
friend for pronunciation assistance, consider scheduling sessions with a Preply tutor. They have
experience guiding other students through similar mistakes and can create a set of personalized
exercises tailored to your specific requirements.
CONCLUSION
According to current research, pronunciation is a fundamental aspect of speaking and
serves as the foundation for the enhancement of other speech activities. Success in mastering oral
speech greatly influences the effectiveness of pronunciation. Correct pronunciation is a crucial
aspect of speech culture and, as a result, an individual's overall cultural development. If the speaker
does not follow the phonetic norms of the language, the listener may find it difficult or impossible
to understand the speech. If the listener lacks pronunciation skills, they will struggle to understand
another person's speech. Furthermore, lacking knowledge of phonetics hinders students'
comprehension of contemporary writing and grammar. A strong pronunciation aspect of students'
speech helps them get ready for engaging in speaking exercises.
Understanding phonetic skills will help students correctly pronounce all English sounds
and distinguish between different sound qualities (clearness and regularity). Phonetic abilities are
important for students to understand the rhythm of English phrases, including the stress on key
words and auxiliary verbs in negative sentences. Pronunciation errors disrupt the main purpose of
language, which is to facilitate communication and mutual understanding. Acquiring
pronunciation skills is crucial for mastering the practical aspects of pronunciation mechanics,
pronunciation speed, and developing speaking abilities.
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