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Improving Your Pronunciation

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English pronunciation is difficult for most non-native speakers. English has a complex phonological system that differs from most European languages and differs greatly from most Asian languages. However, correct pronunciation is essential – what good will knowing a lot of vocabulary and using perfect grammar do you in a presentation if nobody can understand you?

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Giba, J., Ribes, R. (2011). Improving Your Pronunciation. In: Preparing and Delivering Scientific Presentations. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15889-6_10

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