How to Improve Spoken American English - Sound like a Native Speaker

The video tutorial focuses on improving English pronunciation through two main exercises: the Ben Franklin exercise and the imitation exercise. The Ben Franklin exercise involves detailed listening and note-taking to analyze speech patterns, while the imitation exercise emphasizes listening and repeating speech to capture pitch and musicality. The tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on how to perform these exercises and highlights the importance of linking sounds and reducing certain words for natural speech. The video encourages using native speaker audio or video clips for practice and offers resources on the instructor's website.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Learning new vocabulary

• Understanding grammar rules

• Practicing writing skills

• Improving pronunciation

What is the first step in the Ben Franklin exercise?

• Reading a transcript aloud

• Writing down everything you hear

• Repeating sentences multiple times

• Watching a video without sound

Why is the 't' in 'a lot of' pronounced like a 'd'?

• It is at the end of a sentence

• It is between two vowel sounds

• It is a common pronunciation mistake

• It is a silent letter

What should you focus on when listening to a native speaker?

• The speed of their speech

• The linking of sounds and stress patterns

• The meaning of each word

• The volume of their voice

What is the purpose of the imitation exercise?

• To learn new grammar rules

• To improve reading comprehension

• To focus on pitch changes and musicality

• To memorize vocabulary

How many times should you loop a sentence in the imitation exercise?

• Twice

• Once

• Four times

• Three times

What is a key benefit of using the internet for pronunciation practice?

• Access to endless audio and video resources

• Free language courses

• Live conversation practice

• Instant feedback from native speakers