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Musicgold Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

What should I do to get the rythem and melody of English speech?

Hi,

I know this is a commonly asked question. I searched a lot on the net and there are n number of suggestions (from Jazz chants to singing songs); but I don't which one is really effective.

Has anyone actually used a method and acquired the music of English?

Thanks,

MG.
  

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I've done a lot of teaching of English rhythm, and different approaches seem to work with different students. The main thing, however, is to LISTEN carefully to the rhythm of English. One thing you can do to start is try some basic English dictations .

— TeacherJoe

  • I've done a lot of teaching of English rhythm, and different approaches seem to work with different students.
  • The main thing, however, is to LISTEN carefully to the rhythm of English.
  • One thing you can do to start is try some basic English dictations .
  • Dictations usually help students identify the unstressed syllables that native English speakers catch but many English learners do not catch.
  • A second thing you can try is to simply imitate language that you hear.
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I've done a lot of teaching of English rhythm, and different approaches seem to work with different students. The main thing, however, is to LISTEN carefully to the rhythm of English. One thing you can do to start is try some basic English dictations. Dictations usually help students identify the unstressed syllables
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TeacherJoe,

Thank you. I will try to work on those methods and update you on the results.
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