| otázka   | odpověď   | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is the melody of English the same as in my language?  | Most probably - not. It's useful to learn more about intonation types in English sentences - sometimes the intonation may change the meaning of what you want to say.  | |||
| Are any sounds reduced in English?  | Yes, in English vowels are often strongly reduced, consonants, however, are pronounced quite clearly – try to speak exactly like that.  | |||
| When do I use the rise-fall intonation?   [↗↘] | You first raise and then lower the pitch of your voice in wh-questions, declarative statements, commands and explanatory sentences.  | |||
| Are the sounds in my language the same as in English?  | Most probably - not. A good example are vowels - sounds which at first may appear similar, are in fact produced by locating your speech organs in different positions.  | |||
| Can I improve my English accent without leaving home?  | Yes, you can. It's not necessary to travel abroad.  | |||
| What else could help me get better and better in English pronunciation?  | Always learn a new word with its pronunciation. You can also buy or borrow a book on English phonetics.  | |||