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How to practise pronunciation safely
Listen to a short model, repeat, and focus on intelligibility.
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Try it step by step
- Choose a short model sentence you understand.
- Listen, then repeat while focusing on one sound or stress pattern.
- Stop if your voice feels strained; aim to be understood rather than to erase your accent.
Example to adapt
- Practise the stress in: I wanted the BLUE one, not the green one.
Self-check
- Did I answer the actual question?
- Did I include a reason, detail or example where appropriate?
- What one thing will I try differently next time?
Practise your answer
Use the existing speaking practice tools, or type instead. This is practice feedback, not an IELTS band score.
up to 60 seconds practice.