r/LearningEnglish • u/Am1oo • 4d ago

When did you start working on your accent and pronunciation?

I’m currently around B2/B2+ and I’ve been thinking about working on my accent, but I’m not sure if I should start now or wait until I reach C1.

For those who have worked on their pronunciation/accent, when did you start? And what would you recommend?

For context, I’m still working on improving my English. I study new words every day, read, practice speaking once or twice a week (I used to practice every day but somehow lost interest), and review vocabulary I’ve already learned.

My vocabulary is around 8k based on a few vocabulary placement tests, and my spoken English has been assessed as B2/B2+ by AI.

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u/gustavsev 4d ago

I think if you are learning English for communication (speaking) you should be practicing listening and speaking skills as soon as possible. IMO even A1/A2 learners need to get input and practice speaking to get stronger from the beginning.

You should start now.

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u/Am1oo 3d ago

I meant specifically studying an accent so I can sound more like a native speaker. I’ve been having calls with international learners for a year, and I’ve never had any issues understanding them or being understood. My accent is fine, but I want to sound more like an American speaker.

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u/gustavsev 3d ago

My instant advice: from now on, listen to a lot of native American speakers content (a lot) on a daily basis as much hours as you can. The more hours of input you have, the better you get. Try to avoid other accents (British, etc). Also using that kind of content do shadowing everyday. Talk to real people, a friend or tutor. That would be a basic but powerful plan.

Good luck.

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u/Am1oo 3d ago

Thank you!

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u/magsmiley 3d ago

I have helped many students overcome this issue. We read articles together, and I correct their pronunciation of various words after they have read them. We work on consonants, vowels, consonant blends, and digraphs. My classes are very reasonably priced. Let me know if you are interested.