四川 蒋建平（特级教师）

准确的发音是学习任何语言的重要条件。 发音会极大地影响我们与他人的交流。 完美的发音没有捷径。 不过，有一些方法可以让我们更有效地练习发音，以及更快地提高发音技能。

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1 Accurate pronunciation is an important part of learning any language, especially when you're learning English. The way your speech sounds can have a big impact on whether or not people understand what you are saying and their initial impressions of you. The tricky thing about pronunciation is that it's not just a question of acquiring knowledge, but a physical skill that you need to practise regularly. There are no short cuts to perfect pronunciation. However, there are some ways you can practice more effectively and improve your skills faster.

2 It's often difficult to find pronunciation errors in your own speech because you are concentrating actually on communicating rather than the sound you are making. If you can't find your pronunciation problems, it's tough to correct them. Try recording your speech with your smart phone or PC and making a note of specific areas you need to improve on.

3 Moreover, many English learners think that speaking fluently means they need to speak fast.This is wrong. Speaking too fast reinforces （加强） bad habits and makes the speaker sound nervous and indecisive （无决断力的）. Speaking slowly will give you time to breathe properly and think about what you want to say next. Because it gives you time to think while you are speaking, you'll feel more relaxed and be able to concentrate on making your English sound fantastic.

4 Pronunciation is a physical skill. You're teaching your mouth a new way to move and using different muscles. Focus on difficult sounds each day. Having trouble with“th”? Put your tongue between your teeth (don't bite down) and blow air out of your mouth. Feel the air move over the top of your tongue. Another method worth a try is learning popular English songs. Singing helps you relax and just get those words out, as well as helping your rhythm and intonation. Because you don't need to concentrate on constructing sentences for yourself, you can concentrate on making your pronunciation sound great!

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The way your speech sounds can have a big impact on whether or not people understand what you are saying and their initial impressions of you. 你的发音对人们是否理解你说的话以及他们对你的最初印象有很大的影响。

【信息提取】这是一个主从复合句，your speech sounds是限制性定语从句，The way是先行词，其后省略了that。

【句式仿写】我想知道你是怎么在这么短的时间内掌握基本技术的。

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主题应用·语库构建

Ⅰ. 高频表达

1. 语言学习途径

pronounce v. 发音

pronunciation n. 发音

spell v. 拼写

spelling n. 拼写；拼法

copy 抄写；复制

repeat 重复；复述；跟读

practice 练习

review 温习；复习；回顾

translate v. 翻译

translation n. 翻译；译文

memorize v. 记忆；记住

memory n. 记忆；记忆力

consult 查阅；请教

imitate v. 仿效；模仿

imitation n. 模仿；效仿

atmosphere 氛围；气氛

grammar 语法

idiom 成语；习语

dictation 听写

drill 训练；操练

recite 背诵

retell 复述

2. 语言学习目的

communicate v. 交流；传达；沟通

communication n. 表达；交流；传递

express v. 表达

expression n. 表示；表达；表情

convey 传达；传递；表达

exchange 互换；交流

standard 标准(的)

precise 准确的；精确的

grasp 领会；理解

master 精通；掌握

fluent adj. 流利的

fluently adv. 流利地

fluency n. 流利

3. 语言学习策略

accumulate 积累；积聚

classify 分类

correction 改正

enlarge 扩大

input 输入

output 输出

overcome 克服；解决

scan 扫读；浏览

skim 跳读；略读

4. 语言学习经历

exam 考试

accent 口音；腔调；重音

stress 重音

term 术语

tone 腔调；语气

dialect 方言

mistake/error 错误

difficult adj. 困难的

difficulty n. 困难；困境

Ⅱ. 话题短语

host family 寄宿家庭

cultural difference 文化差异

effective learning methods 有效的学习方法

a good attitude to learning 良好的学习态度

keep a diary in English 写英语日记

form the habit of reading 养成阅读的习惯

keep/bear...in mind 记住……

learn...by heart 背诵；记住

communicate in English 用英语交流

ask for help 寻求帮助

express oneself fluently 流利地表达自己

develop one's interest in English 培养某人对英语的兴趣

enlarge one's vocabulary 扩大某人的词汇量

focus on learning grammar 集中精力于语法学习

have difficulty/problems in... 在……方面有