- Find a podcast online which has a transcript. Listen a couple of times then record yourself reading the same text. Listen to the two and compare the differences.
- Learn (or revise) phonetic symbols - they are designed to help your pronunciation.
- Look in the language section in the library for pronunciation books with CDs
- To make sounds you need to move your lips, tongue, vocal chords etc. - a sound is difficult because you are not used to making that specific movement. It's the same as trying a new sport - your muscles ache because you're not used to that type of movement.
Clear speech advice
Common mistakes by nationality
BBC Pronunciation tips
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