Pronunciation

The Linguistics of the Dialect Coach

Ever wonder how Meryl Streep becomes Polish or Idris Elba masters a Baltimore accent? It's not just mimicry; it's the…

3 weeks ago

Tongue Gymnastics: Training Your Mouth for New Sounds

Pronunciation is more than mimicry; it's a physical skill akin to a sport. This article explores the biomechanics of speech,…

3 weeks ago

The Ghost Vowels of French: How Silent Letters Shape Pronunciation

Why does French have so many letters that aren't pronounced? Far from being useless spelling relics, these "ghost" letters are…

3 weeks ago

Why Do People Have Accents?

An accent refers to a particular way of pronouncing a language, strongly associated with geographical region, social class, or ethnic…

2 years ago

Italian Tongue Twisters: A Fun Language Exercise

Italian tongue twisters, known as scioglilingua in Italian, are playful phrases or sentences that pose a challenge when it comes…

2 years ago

Techniques for Achieving Near-Native Pronunciation

Language learning is an exciting journey filled with triumphs, challenges, and constant growth. One area that many learners find difficult…

2 years ago

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