I would like to speak english perfect, how can I get rid of my foreign accent?

Answer 1

If you really want to lose your accent, you could go to an english instructor who could teach you exercises to improve the sounds you want to change. Also remember that English is spoken in many countries and has many accents as well, and it is important to pick the one you would like to sound like. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

The best way to get rid of your foreign accent is to practice. With the internet, this is easy to do. The 'neutral' accent in America is from the Mid West part of the country. Find online radio stations, listen to them, and practice what you hear. Look for stations in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and practice what you hear.

Also, put your tongue slightly between your teeth when you speak English. This phrase will help with that problem: The problem with English is that you have to keep putting your tongue between your teeth.

Answer 3

Practice with native english speakers. The best way is immersion. Go to the US, Britian or Australia and speak only English 24/7. If you are in school apply for a student exchange, if you are in college aim for a semester/term abroad. If you are an adult, there are intensive immersion schools available that offer courses as short as 2-weeks.

WANTING to speak without an 'accent' is important, I know many Americans with foriegn root whose English is heavily accented despite years in this country.

Answer 4

I Dont think an accent is something really get rid of but you can tone the accent down a little bit just try practicing in front of your mirror simple words like book or tape good luck

Answer 5

What on earth do you want to get rid of your foreign language for. Yes it`s OK to speak english but don`t lose your accent

Answer 6

Go, get a English newspaper, read it loudly at home...hear CNN news, look for the pronunciation of the words..get assistance from English teachers...talk to your friends in English whenever you have time..and you, You must know one thing, that nobody is perfect in this world! As for your foreign accent, I would say, carry on with it. why would you want to get rid of it? remember, its your mother`s accent.

Answer 7

Why would you want to lose the accent? My husband is Aussie and I love his accent! He has been in the States for 10 years now, I don't think an accent ever totally goes away. Look at Arnold!

Answer 8

I do not believe there is no such thing as perfect English. and the accent you want to get rid of,, you just replacing it with another accent.
here in US the accent changes from state to state, be proud of your accent/heritage.

What part of the world are you in?

Answer 9

You can speak perfect English with an accent. Don't try to lose it!! It makes you unique and special!

Answer 10

to directly answer your question, as to "how to get ride of my foreign accent", would be to attend accent reduction courses with a certified and trained Speech-Language Pathologist. depending on your location, there may already be community programs for this need. i do know that in the san francisco bay area many corporation hire on a speech-langauge pathologist for the sole purpose. a large majority of the technological industry in the silicoln valley are immigrants and have fairly thick accents. the idea is so that they can be understood better by all co-workers. it is not to completely remove one's accent and take away their cultural identity.

to give you a general idea as to what to expect, your therapy sessions can take place with small group of people with the same goal (accent reduction) or one-on-one private therapy. the therapy itself is basic articulation exercises, auditory discrimination of English sounds, and lots of practice. it is very effective and one can usually see excellent progress within a month. if you live in an area that is not culturally diverse like the sf bay area, i would suggest looking up in the yellow pages the speech language pathologists in your area.

what ever path you end up choosing, i wish you the best of luck!