Jenny asks: "My English teacher used to say that it's important to speak with a native-like accent. Do you think it's important to spend a lot of time on pronunciation as a beginner?"
In this episode:

The difference between pronunciation and accent
Why pronunciation is important
Why you need to get it right as a beginner
But why you shouldn't let it stop you speaking

Resources featured in this episode:

10 Essential Tech Resources for Smart Language Learners - my free guide with the best websites and apps out there, including a lot of stuff for listening to your target language and improving your pronunciation.

Today's featured resource:

The Secret to Developing an Awesome Accent - my article on how to sp

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