527. 3 Things Musicians Know About Pronunciation Practice That English Learners Don't
The InFluency PodcastShow Notes
You can spend hours practicing pronunciation and still feel like you're not making progress. And sometimes, it's not because you're not practicing enough. It's because of how you're practicing.
There are things musicians know about practice that most English learners have never been taught, but they still apply to language learning just the same!
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 of them with you.
🎹 Get it in your body (repetition is not optional) 🐢 Go slower to go faster (yes, really) 🧠 Manage your brain when people are actually listening
Want to keep going? My free Pronunciation Masterclass will teach you everything you're not getting in conventional English classes, such as rhythm, stress, intonation and more. 👉 https://bit.ly/4cJVbGf I'll see you there.
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