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Concerning online exercises > online pronunciation programmes
online pronunciation programmes
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MariaE
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online pronunciation programmes
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Does anyone know any programmes to improve pronunciation? I know there is something like singstar but for pronunciation but i don�t know the name. Can anyone help me, please? |
1 Dec 2008
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libertybelle
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I don�t know about programs, but this ESL teacher Jennifer
has great lessons in speaking English on You Tube.
She has over 10 lessons.
Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/user/jenniferesl?ob=4
hope this helps
L
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1 Dec 2008
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brazilrule
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You could try www.livemocha.com
This is a great little websiter that will improve your pronunciation, writing and grammar. It�s also free to join
Good luck!!
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1 Dec 2008
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alien boy
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This site details a few interesting online pronunciation validators. A lot depends on which dialect/accent of English you want to use!
http://www.venukb.com/2008/06/30/validating-english-word-pronunciations/
Be aware that computer generated voices are rarely even close to a natural sound!
I�m an Aussie, so I don�t really want to sound like a North American or a Kiwi. Oz accents are more similar to some of the accents from England. There are literally hundreds of accents for English - just because you�re a native speaker doesn�t mean another native speaker will sound the same!
Good luck & post an update when you�ve checked things out.
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1 Dec 2008
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Damielle
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I think that this site may help you to improve pronunciation:
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1 Dec 2008
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wolfy
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Here�s the easiest solution, and it comes installed as standard with windows xp and vista (maybe also with 98 but I don�t know)
"Start" "Control Panel" "Voice" or "Text to Voice"
This will give you a little window. �If not already there, select the "text to voice" tab. Where it says "You have selected Microsoft..." replace this with the word or sentence you want. then click (don�t press Enter) on "test voice"... Voila (obviously you�ll need speakers to hear it). The nice thing about this is that it doesn�t matter what language windows is installed in, the text to voice is always available in English, and it comes on every PC, no software installation required. �The voice sounds a bit Stephen Hawkinsish but it�s pretty good and getting better every day. �You can download more voices and accents from windows. �In a few years I reckon that using this technology you could write out your lessons, email them to your students and sit back and have a cup of tea :)
Try it, it works especially well with big numbers, you know the millions and hundred thousands students always have trouble with. |
1 Dec 2008
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MariaE
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Thank you for your time and ideas! |
9 Dec 2008
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GIOVANNI
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Thanks for the information. I never realized that Windows had this. I just tried it out and it�s great. |
9 Dec 2008
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