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The Pronunciation Plateau - Why Don't I Sound Native Yet?

The Pronunciation Plateau - Why Don't I Sound Native Yet?

Update: 2025-12-16
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You've conquered the grammar, built an impressive vocabulary, and can express complex ideas with ease. So why does your accent still give you away? If you've ever felt stuck in your pronunciation patterns, wondering why you can't seem to break through to that native British sound, you've hit what I call the pronunciation plateau. It's incredibly common for advanced learners, and it's frustrating precisely because you've come so far. This is about understanding why pronunciation work is so challenging, why it's actually about retraining muscle memory rather than learning new information, and how to move beyond "foreign-sounding" English to make British pronunciation an integral part of how you express yourself.

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https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

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The Pronunciation Plateau - Why Don't I Sound Native Yet?

The Pronunciation Plateau - Why Don't I Sound Native Yet?