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Aug 2025
54m 39s

How to Get Rid of Your Native Language a...

Pronunciation with Emma
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In this lesson, I'll be talking about some serious mindset shifts you should make regarding the effects that your native language has on your English accent and pronunciation. We'll talk about reasons why you should and shouldn't focus on achieving a native-like English accent, as well as how shifting your focusing to "clarity" instead of "native-like" can m ... Show More
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