How to Get Rid of Your Native Language and Accent When You Speak English
Pronunciation with Emma PodcastShow Notes
In this lesson, I'll be talking about some serious mindset shifts you should make regarding the effects that your native language has on your English accent and pronunciation. We'll talk about reasons why you should and shouldn't focus on achieving a native-like English accent, as well as how shifting your focusing to "clarity" instead of "native-like" can make your life and learning journey so much less stressful. ⭐️ The doors are open for you to start 1:1 pronunciation coaching THIS Septemb...
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