How to Study English Pronunciation?

You may not like this, but here’s the truth.

✅You cannot improve your spoken English without actually speaking. You need intentional speaking practice.

As a pronunciation coach,I've had potential clients contact me over the years and say they can study 4-6 hours a week for a few months to "lose" their accents. 

To be honest, I used to think that way when I was learning my second language. Living abroad as a foreigner meant I had to speak clearly ASAP, so I crammed through 'study sessions' every evening.

Imagine this: me, a pile of books, an old IPOD Touch playing Spanish music, and a notebook. I’d listen to the music and write down words that I didn’t know and look them up in a dictionary and add them to my vocabulary list. I’d do this for hours by myself inside my studio apartment. 

 But do you know what really helped me become fluent? Having a plan. Getting outside and actually talking with the locals by focusing on one specific phrase, word, or sound.  That’s true for YOU too!

✨Remember this: consistency is better than intensity. I repeat- consistency >intensity. What does that mean to you?

Watch the video to learn how to use the 80/20 rule to improve your pronunciation so you can study with purpose! In addition, you’ll learn about common challenges for English learners.

After watching the video, what did you learn? What is the 80/20 rule? How could this method help you reach your pronunciation goals?