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ABOUT THIS VIDEO

In this video, I talk about reading out loud and whether it helps you improve your pronunciation and speaking skills.

Many teachers promote this method, but is it effective?

Well, let's analyze this together...

First, there are many problems with this method...

1. Words in English are rarely pronounced the way they are written. So when you encounter new words, you may mispronounce them.

2. You can't read things like intonation & word stress. So, unless you already sound natural in English, reading out loud won't help much.

3. Native speakers don't speak the way they read. For example, I have a speaking voice and a reading voice. When I read, I sound like I'm reading... I don't sound like I'm speaking naturally.

4. If you practice pronunciation by reading, you could be making mistakes... and if no one is there to correct you, you will solidify an incorrect language pattern in your brain.

5. Books, magazines, newspapers, articles etc. aren't usually written the same way people speak.

Basically, there are two things you must remember.

1. If you want to improve your PRONUNCIATION, you need to listen to English and imitate what you hear.

2. If you want to improve your speaking skills, you need to...
-Engage in conversation regularly with other English speakers
-Observe the how people talk when they are speaking naturally and imitate their way of speaking

At the end of the day... reading out loud will help you improve READING OUT LOUD. That's a good skill to have, but it's not the most effective method when it comes to improving your pronunciation and speaking skills.

Alright, it's your turn!

Share your thoughts in the comments.

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