1- The parrot approach As with any language skill, practice is key. For pronunciation, the more focused listening and repetition a learner does, the more comfortable they become with the phonics and sound patterns of the language. Listen-and-repeat exercises can be done with any medium, from traditional language learning CDs to TV, movies, and song lyrics. Podcasts about language study or any other topic are especially helpful. Listening carefully to repeated phrases 5 to 10 times. Use audio and video to help you. Then, try saying the phrase correctly in chorus with the recording. Repeat each of the phrases 10 times or more if needed.
2- Mind the stress The English language is one that stresses words (“BROC-co-li”; “trans-por-TA-tion”). It is the instinct of native English speakers to use our own framework of stress patterns when we learn new words. However, we can’t project our own assumptions about rhythm onto foreign language. Some languages have different stress patterns while many do not use stress at all. When learning the new vocabulary of a foreign language, it is important to be mindful of stress, or absence of stress, in new words. It helps neutralize our own British accent and start adopting the accent of your target language.
6- Find a friend or make a friend who is a native and have conversations with them This is best for learning and after this is done you will become more familiar with the language and at least "high beginner to intermediate" level. Ask the tutor to help you with pronunciation and conversational grammar. Also, don't be ashamed to allow other people to correct you if you pronounce something wrong. No one knows everything. You can record the sessions if possible and take notes.
