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My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by bossto(m): 1:48pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
I have an accent that has been discouraging me to the extent that i'm too shy to speak in the public. For instance,"light and night" sound alike to me, I mean i can't differentiate them perfectly, but whenever I converse with my friends or put those aforementioned words in sentences, they (my friends) do not correct me...But I always doubt if I had pronounced them correctly. Other words I have problem in differentiating are: snap/slap, lame/name. Though no one has corrected me on these. So the main issue here is "IS THERE MUCH DIFFERENCE IN THEIR SOUNDS? Pls be honest!! 7 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by WorldGreatest1(m): 1:49pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Yes. ![]() Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! ![]() I made it. ![]() Guess what? ![]() FTC!!! ![]() ![]() **walks into stage** I want to use this medium to say congratulations to myself and a big thank you to all who made this seemingly insurmountable feat surmountable. Many thanks to my pastor who prayed earnestly for me to achieve this and to my parents and sibilings who stood by me despite the trying times. Much love to my fiancée and the NL family for your support and to MTN kudos!!! **walks off the stage** 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by ernesty20(m): 1:51pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Are u from the north? Second to comment!!! 8 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by kossyablaze(m): 1:52pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Sorry bro 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by jamex93(m): 1:52pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
This one strong o 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by kossyablaze(m): 1:53pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
ernesty20:lol.... Nigerians! Always answer questions with questions. 63 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by ernesty20(m): 1:58pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
kossyablaze:i am asking cos i know people from that side pronounce words 3 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Akosxxx(m): 2:04pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
go get a dictionary & watch alot of American mpvies. guess tha ll help 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by rotexteymie(f): 2:05pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Ok there's much difference I don't think you have a problem here since you've been able to identify them You should spend more time trying to pronounce those letters eg...N and L From there proceed to words that begins with them....then start using them in sentences 63 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by OCTAVO: 2:11pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
I can see that two alphabets are your problem "L" and"N". Work on pronunciation of these two alphabets distinctly. 5 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by ikbnice(m): 2:12pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
once u identify a problem, it isnt a problem anymore 'cuz u hav half-solved it. U hav to retrain your tongue in pronouncing words those two letters-L and N. You can get the help of a friend or use a dictionary with audio pronunciation. 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by osesology(m): 2:14pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
I have only this to say: watch and listen to news more, both on t.v and radio and pay less attention to slangs used in movies and music (especially naija movies and black American films) But if your accent doesn't change for the better, then I'll suggest you hire the services of a private oral teacher. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Niyeal(m): 3:10pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Not only u Op. I hav similar problem, any word ending wit -TION such as education, information, correction etc become difcot for me to pronunce because d tion wil sound like son sun etc. And am a teacher who use d words frequently. People do laf at me but i dont really care. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by bossto(m): 3:11pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
rotexteymie:Thanks,but honestly i have tried so hard to differentiate them 2 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by bossto(m): 3:17pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Akosxxx:thanks bro!! |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by rotexteymie(f): 3:19pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
bossto:Maybe cos you believe you can never get it right....KEEP TRYING and be optimistic about it.... You'll thank me later! ![]() 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by bossto(m): 3:29pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
ikbnice:thanks,i wil do jus that |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by bossto(m): 3:43pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
rotexteymie:i can still get it right? thankin u already!! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by rotexteymie(f): 3:52pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
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Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:13pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
I think British movies would be better. @Op,i suggest that you watch news,especially CNN and BBC,and also read your dictionary during your leisure time. Akosxxx: |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by okooloyun1(m): 4:16pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
It's well with you bro |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by adonbilivit: 4:17pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
start talking in public o. u can't attain perfection if u don't practice and make mistakes 5 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by kennyman2000(m): 4:17pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Hmmm.. If nobody didnt correct u. That means, u're right.. Afterall, president buhari seems to have same problem but he never see it as anything neither does he cares if someone correct him or not.. Today, he's ur president.. Check my signature for ur customised wristband |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Goddygee(m): 4:18pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Jst here 2 b00k space |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:18pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
sorry. 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by ShakurM(m): 4:18pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Don't worry, If Buhari with his accent is the president of Nigeria, you will make it!.. 10 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by sukkot: 4:18pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
hmm wahala dey |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by YerYer: 4:18pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Practice makes perfect. Write down words you are having difficulty with then form sentences with them. Read those sentences out loud while in the bathroom and looking at the mirror. Give practice speeches in front of friends and family members and ask for their honest opinions. Watch more English movies, you will learn how to articulate your words better. You might want to stop hanging out with people who speak terribly as well. If none of these help, then seek out a professional Speech Language Pathologist if you can afford it. Good luck. |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:19pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Akosxxx:Not even British movies? Theirs is best in the world not America that uses slangs like " am gonna" instead of " am going" 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by HungerBAD: 4:20pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
It is well. 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:21pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Niyeal: It's called interference from your mother tongue. No mind them jare. 3 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by prittyboi(m): 4:21pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Niyeal: Re u from IBADAN 5 Likes 2 Shares |
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