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Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Lexo22(m): 4:21pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
this is common in Nsukka,
consciously work on yourself and you will definitely improve. 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by tohpahz(f): 4:22pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Maybe dats how ur tongue is.. meet an oral therapist.. 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by LEXYCOM: 4:22pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Are u from the tribe that eat DOG in Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by RedCard1(m): 4:23pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
ernesty20:that's either a Yoruba or Bayelsa accent for sure. "Seep for sheep", "cicken for chicken". The 'H' is always silent. As for Igbos, those people has the worst accent in Naija. If you hear those of them that grew up in their villages speak, you will weep for English. 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by zenith4biz(m): 4:24pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Thanks for speaking up. The problem I have been facing when it comes to pronunciation is any word with letter R e.g ThRee CountRy NaiRa etc HundRed I downloaded some pronunciation centered videos on Youtube and my ministry is now moving to the permanent site 7 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:24pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Uhm....trust Me...there's a Lotta difference between "L" and "N" ....I've got a Neighbor that also Got difficulty with those Alphabets...and "R" too...the pronounce "Rose" as "Lose" ![]() I'm guessing it's a Mother's tongue thingy... ....I suggest you watch Lots Of American/british movies...stay away From SPANISH ones Abeg or telumundo/Bollywood! they tend to corrupt English..." ![]() Goodluck tho! ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:24pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
bossto:bros! That can't affect you academic, cos when you are writing exam, you write exam in a written form no orally and your mind can spell it perfectly not your tongue. You have another problem. Not this one |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Mogidi: 4:25pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
bossto: There's hope bro, Buhari can hardly string two sentences together yet he is the president of Nigeria because of Kwarruption. 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Niyeal(m): 4:26pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Re u from IBADAN
frm osun, ile ife |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by funkiebully: 4:27pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
bossto: U must be an Edo person. Its common there. To curb it, try speaking slowly n b mindful of Ur l/n usage. With time us will get it right |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by arixsto2(m): 4:31pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
nait and lait abi let your flat top of your tongue torch the back of your front tooth and drop it backward a bit- to pronounce - Night. as for Light. let the back of your tip tongue torch the back of your tooth and drop release your tongue backwsrd . am not an expert. I hope it help sha. 2 Likes |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Tobium1(m): 4:31pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
N and L factor?? Hmmm, i've never heard that before, are u a Nigerian?? If yes, what tribe |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by funkiebully: 4:32pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
RedCard1: Like this yoloba village accent 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Reference(m): 4:32pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Na tribe and religion Nigeria Gog and Magog dey cause am. Religion causes fear and suspicion. Fear drives people to the safety of tribe. When are we going to move forward. Poster drop your mother tongue. Then begin to learn. Learning is best under a relaxed atmosphere so I will suggest clean english literature and motion pictures. |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by ernesty20(m): 4:33pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
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Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:33pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
bossto:Not from the way you write. You are attention-seeking poster. I am smarter enough to spot your lie. |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by jewelbaby55(f): 4:34pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by anathemiamia(f): 4:34pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
onye anambla. You've solved half of your problem. take up these words, learn to draw actions depicting them. tell yourself stories purposely using the words repetitively the right way. make your stories elaborate. snap your fingers when you say snap, slam the table when you say slap, pick up other words that may give you trouble. when you watch movies, repeat some sentences like you're mimicking them. read more novels. You'll pick up. just don't ever see your situation as helpless |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by SmartMugu: 4:35pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
If "night", and "light" mean the same thing to you, I'm sure many other words would be. I'd say ure probably better off talking in the dialect you're comfortable with. After all, it's all about communication. |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Drdonzeez(m): 4:35pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
prittyboi:This is hilarious! |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Akosxxx(m): 4:35pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
asuustrike2009:i suggested american movies because they have most of the action & fiction categories. british movies re mostly historical and not too casual. lest we forget its not tht op is tryin to perfect his English, the dude is poor at it so he needs smtng intrestin to stimulate and raise his level of commitment *for starters 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by ernesty20(m): 4:36pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
jewelbaby55:fine girl |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by desmondDessi(m): 4:39pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Niyeal:Don't mean to be rude but this just made my day....very funny. 1 Like |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Empedocles(m): 4:42pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Try using N and L toungue twistas lyk no normal landlord lyks nagging or looks ludiccrous at nyt.I knw t sounds somehow but I just frmed it,but constant practice on this could help |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Nobody: 4:42pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
desmondDessi:Honestly? u were Rude.... ![]() |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by DollyParton1(f): 4:42pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
tohpahz:most sensible comment so far. |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by MsBella: 4:42pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
It all depends on if your L1 (the first language you learnt to speak) is affecting your L2 (the second Language you learnt to speak) This is commonly found in individuals who learnt their native language before learning to speak English. I really do not know if anything can be done about it. Because your case seems peculiar. Maybe you can take oral English classes and see how it works. You can also create a monitoring list of pronounciation errors and constantly practice the right pronounciation & the correct syllabification(how the words are divided) of the words. I have worked in an office with lady who had issues with pronouncing words correctly. I adviced her to listen to BBC news on the radio and with this things improved. Do not give up, just take your time and make a concious effort to work on your challenges and things will improve. |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Zabilon007(m): 4:43pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
ernesty20:its so hard to abide by all the rules guiding posts/comments/quotes.... That being said, You *sentimental* fool, is it not in the east that 'L' IS PRONOUNCED IN PLACE OF 'R'?... As in Red=Led |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by Akosxxx(m): 4:44pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
DrGraveYardz:personally i like the way the americans speak their english. mmuah!. british s gud too especially their little kids accent |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by ADAMUdaCOWBOY: 4:44pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
ernesty20:Must you joke about everything? |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by MsBella: 4:46pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
DollyParton1: It is true. The tongue matters too. |
Re: My Accent Is Affecting Me Acedemically,pls Help!!! by YoungDaNaval(m): 4:46pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Akosxxx:Ghanian movies helps too |
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