Features of Spoken English
8. Lesson Wrap Up
There are so many features of spoken English that native speakers do not think about while speaking.
You, as a language learners, need to practice these features to sound fluent.
The last thing you want to do is to confuse the examiner.
- Although, in the IELTS test, you will not loose marks because of an accent, it is important that you demonstrate a good understanding of English stress, intonation, rhythm, and pausing.
- Inappropriate use of these features can cause misunderstandings.
Listen to English speakers every day to improve your understanding of spoken English features.
Watch videos on Youtube of native speakers talking about general topics.
Pause the videos and repeat their sentences using the same intonation and rhythm.