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And now, enjoy today's episode.

Okay, let's start. Secret number one, listen to yourself. Listening to your own

pronunciation errors when you speak English can be difficult, if not almost impossible to

attain. What you're usually doing is focusing on the conversation

instead of the sounds you're making.

So try to record yourself using a PC or smartphone.

Do this only from time to time to observe the areas that need improvement.

Many people hate their voice,

and hearing themselves speak a foreign language for the first time will be difficult,

but it's a necessary step to develop a sense of self-awareness for improvement.

Secret number two, slow down. I've noticed over the years that many English students think that speaking fluently equals speaking quickly. That's an unfortunate misconception.

When you talk too fast, you reinforce bad habits since you don't have time to think about what you

want to say next. Besides, you project little confidence. Talking slowly will help you to relax

and to feel more confident. Secret number three, listen every day.

Listen, listen, listen to my Speak English podcast every day and try to imitate what you're hearing.

Remember to focus on the pronunciation after you're totally comfortable with the lesson,

which means that you're already listened to the episode and checked out the transcript several times. Secret number four, don't be afraid to make mistakes.

In many cases, pronunciation problems persist because most students are afraid to make mistakes. The great benefit of using my stories on a

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