改善英語發音的幾種方式

四川 蔣建平（特級教師）

準確的發音是學習任何語言的重要條件。 發音會極大地影響我們與他人的交流。 完美的發音沒有捷徑。 不過，有一些方法可以讓我們更有效地練習發音，以及更快地提高發音技能。

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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 （加強） bad habits and makes the speaker sound nervous and indecisive （無決斷力的）. 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. 你的發音對人們是否理解你說的話以及他們對你的最初印象有很大的影響。

【信息提取】這是一個主從復合句，your speech sounds是限制性定語從句，The way是先行詞，其后省略了that。

【句式仿寫】我想知道你是怎么在這么短的時間內掌握基本技術的。

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主題應用·語庫構建

Ⅰ. 高頻表達

1. 語言學習途徑

pronounce v. 發音

pronunciation n. 發音

spell v. 拼寫

spelling n. 拼寫；拼法

copy 抄寫；復制

repeat 重復；復述；跟讀

practice 練習

review 溫習；復習；回顧

translate v. 翻譯

translation n. 翻譯；譯文

memorize v. 記憶；記住

memory n. 記憶；記憶力

consult 查閱；請教

imitate v. 仿效；模仿

imitation n. 模仿；效仿

atmosphere 氛圍；氣氛

grammar 語法

idiom 成語；習語

dictation 聽寫

drill 訓練；操練

recite 背誦

retell 復述

2. 語言學習目的

communicate v. 交流；傳達；溝通

communication n. 表達；交流；傳遞

express v. 表達

expression n. 表示；表達；表情

convey 傳達；傳遞；表達

exchange 互換；交流

standard 標準(的)

precise 準確的；精確的

grasp 領會；理解

master 精通；掌握

fluent adj. 流利的

fluently adv. 流利地

fluency n. 流利

3. 語言學習策略

accumulate 積累；積聚

classify 分類

correction 改正

enlarge 擴大

input 輸入

output 輸出

overcome 克服；解決

scan 掃讀；瀏覽

skim 跳讀；略讀

4. 語言學習經歷

exam 考試

accent 口音；腔調；重音

stress 重音

term 術語

tone 腔調；語氣

dialect 方言

mistake/error 錯誤

difficult adj. 困難的

difficulty n. 困難；困境

Ⅱ. 話題短語

host family 寄宿家庭

cultural difference 文化差異

effective learning methods 有效的學習方法

a good attitude to learning 良好的學習態度

keep a diary in English 寫英語日記

form the habit of reading 養成閱讀的習慣

keep/bear...in mind 記住……

learn...by heart 背誦；記住

communicate in English 用英語交流

ask for help 尋求幫助

express oneself fluently 流利地表達自己

develop one's interest in English 培養某人對英語的興趣

enlarge one's vocabulary 擴大某人的詞匯量

focus on learning grammar 集中精力于語法學習

have difficulty/problems in... 在……方面有困難/問題

practise spoken/oral English every day 每天練習英語口語

use English as often as possible 盡可能經常使用英語

develop the habit of thinking in English 培養用英語思考的習慣

speak English bravely and confidently 大膽而自信地說英語

take part in the English speech contest 參加英語演講比賽

improve one's writing ability/skills 提高某人的寫作能力/技巧

have a good command/knowledge of 精通；通曉

have a better understanding of the two different

cultures 更好地了解這兩種不同的文化

Ⅲ. 美句背誦

1. Learning new languages gives you access to many different cultures across the world. 學習新語言讓你有機會接觸到世界上許多不同的文化。

2. Many people are planning to further their studies abroad, so learning English is of great importance to them. 很多人計劃出國深造，因此學好英語對于他們來說非常重要。

3. Keeping a diary in English is an effective way to improve English writing skills. 堅持用英語寫日記是提高英語寫作技巧的有效途徑。

4. Delighted to learn that you have made some progress in Chinese learning, I'm writing to inform you of the arrangement of our next lesson. 得知你在漢語學習上取得了一些進步，我很高興。我寫信告訴你我們下節課的有關安排。

5. By taking part in the English corner regularly, I have my horizons broadened and get my interest in English improved. 通過經常參加英語角，我開闊了視野并提高了對英語的興趣。

6. I have a good command of English and can speak it fluently, which makes it possible for me to communicate well with foreigners in English. 我精通英語而且口語流利， 這使得我能與外國人用英語順暢地交流。

7. My hard work pays off, and I am quite proud of the progress I have made in English.我的努力沒有白費，我為自己在英語方面所取得的進步感到非常自豪。

8. You should memorize more words and expressions to have your vocabulary enriched,which is of vital importance to English learning.你應該記住更多的詞匯和短語以便豐富你的詞匯量，這對英語學習至關重要。

9. As scheduled, we have an English Talent Show today, with the purpose of developing our interest in English learning and improving our practical abilities to listen and speak. 按照計劃，我們今天舉辦英語才藝大賽，目的是培養我們對英語學習的興趣和提高我們聽與說的實際能力。

10. You can enjoy English films, attend lectures on foreign cultures and tell English stories so that you can improve both your spoken and written English. 為了提高你的口語和書面英語，你可以欣賞英文電影、聽有關外國文化的講座和講英文故事。

11. There is no doubt that I will help you improve your Chinese writing ability as well as your spoken Chinese. 毫無疑問，我會幫助你提高漢語寫作能力和漢語口語。

12. I suggest that school hold more interesting English activities such as debates and English speech competitions. 我建議學校舉辦更多有趣的英語活動，例如辯論賽和英語演講比賽。

13. When it comes to improving Chinese,my suggestion is that you should listen to Chinese every day and practise speaking it whenever possible. 談到提高漢語，我建議你應該每天聽漢語，并盡可能多地練習說漢語。

Ⅳ. 主題寫作

假定你是高中生李華，你想給你的外教Mr Smith提一些有關英語作文教學的建議。 請按下列提示，寫一封建議信。 要點如下：

1. 希望多講些語法知識；

2. 就如何避免行文結構混亂這一方面，希望得到指導。

注意：

1. 詞數100左右；

2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫；

3. 信的開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總詞數。

Dear Mr Smith,

Yours,

Li Hua

Ⅴ. 主題測評

見P56～P60“自測園地”