METHODS AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION AMONG INDEPENDENT ENGLISH LEARNERS
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Keywords: Artificial intelligence, pronunciation, “shadowing” method, TED Talks, podcasts, emergence of a new part in the human brain, visual and audio information.Abstract
Abstract: This article examines various methods and practical examples for improving pronunciation among independent learners of English. It also discusses the works of a number of scholars and the results of surveys they have conducted. The article explores how to pronounce English expressions correctly and ways to reduce excessive stress and accent. In addition, it provides information about the impact of visual information, TED Talks, and podcasts on the human brain and their influence on the development of automatic speaking skills, as well as effective methods of using these resources. The article also presents ways to improve natural English pronunciation with the help of the Internet and artificial intelligence.
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