When students speak English, their pronunciation often sounds strange. What's the biggest reason? The answer might surprise you! The biggest problem with students' pronunciation is usually RHYTHM! English pronunciation goes up and down, and this up and down movement is not easy to learn. However, if you can do it, your pronunciation will very quickly sound very natural.

You can practice using natural English rhythm using this English pronunciation video I made for my students. Another good way to learn English rhythm naturally is through songs. The up and down rhythm of English comes through naturally, and listening to songs is easy! Watch this video to learn English rhythm through songs. The up and down rhythm of English comes through naturally, and listening to songs is easy! Watch this video to learn English rhythm through songs.

To use natural English rhythm, vowels (A, E, I, O and U) are very important. It is the vowels that can go up (if they are "stressed") or that can do down (if they are "unstressed" or "reduced"). The difficult thing is that English has only five vowels but those five vowels can make 15 different vowel sounds in standard American English. You can learn about English vowels here. Later, you can click here for more practice with English vowels.

So, do you want MORE practice? Okay! Try this video for practicing English sentences and this English video too, until you can repeat the sentences smoothly. At first it may be difficult, but with practice you will become truly fluent in English!

So you STILL want more practice? If you feel you need more practice, you can try to find a teacher near you. Another possibility that some of my students have tried is computer software. I don't think most computer software is very helpful, but here is an English pronunciation program that can give you feedback to help you fix any mistakes you make. This program is not cheap, but you can practice a LOT, so it ends up being cheaper than a live teacher. Also, you can just buy the second set (CD 2) and save quite a bit of money!

Good luck with your English learning!