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14-day pronunciation challenge

VOWEL SOUNDS
DAY 1 Practice the long and short vowel sounds using minimal pairs: "ship/sheep," "bit/beat,"
"cut/coat."

DAY 2 CONSONANT SOUNDS

Focus on difficult consonant sounds like "th" (voiced and voiceless): "think," "this," "that."

WORD STRESS
DAY 3 Identify and mark the stressed syllables in 10 common words.
Practice saying the words with emphasis on the stressed syllables.

VOCABULARY PRONUNCIATION
DAY 4 Select 10 new words from a vocabulary list. Practice saying the words aloud, focusing on
correct pronunciation.

MINIMAL PAIRS
DAY 5 Practice distinguishing between minimal pairs: "sit/seat," "bet/bat," "pen/pan."

SILENT LETTERS
DAY 6 Find a list of words with silent letters and practice pronouncing the words aloud, omitting
the silent letters.

CONNECTED SPEECH
DAY 7 Choose a short dialogue from a movie or TV show. Listen and imitate the connected speech
patterns, linking words and sentences together smoothly.

TONGUE TWISTERS
DAY 8 Repeat challenging tongue twisters slowly, gradually increasing speed and accuracy.

MIMIC NATIVE SPEAKERS

DAY 9 Watch a short video or movie scene featuring native English speakers. Practice mimicking
their pronunciation, intonation, and facial expressions.

DAY 10 SING ALONG

Choose a song in English with clear lyrics. Sing along, focusing on pronunciation.

CONVERSATIONAL PRACTICE
DAY 11 Engage in conversations with native English speakers or language exchange partners. Ask
for feedback on your pronunciation and actively work on improving specific areas.

SHADOWING
DAY 12 Choose a short audio clip or video with clear pronunciation. Listen and repeat the audio,
trying to match the speaker's speed, intonation, and rhythm.

RECORD AND COMPARE

DAY 13 Record yourself reading a short paragraph. Compare your pronunciation with a native
speaker's and note areas for improvement.

REFLECT AND CELEBRATE

DAY 14 Reflect on the progress you've made in improving your pronunciation. Celebrate your
achievements and set new goals for further improvement.

BY LIANA BOYAKHCHYAN