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If your native language is very different, you may need to "over-pronounce" at first to train your mouth muscles. 3. Learn "Chunks" and Idioms
| Metric | Baseline | Post-12 weeks | Improvement | |--------|----------|---------------|--------------| | Native-likeness rating (blind panel, 1–7) | 3.2 | 5.1 | +59% | | Intonation contour accuracy (Praat alignment) | 68% | 84% | +16 pp | | Connected speech reduction use | 42% | 73% | +31 pp | | Perceived fluency (IELTS speaking band) | 6.5 | 7.5 | +1.0 |
The number one reason learners fail to speak like a native is that they translate word-for-word from their mother tongue. This results in grammatically correct sentences that feel "off."
If your native language is very different, you may need to "over-pronounce" at first to train your mouth muscles. 3. Learn "Chunks" and Idioms
| Metric | Baseline | Post-12 weeks | Improvement | |--------|----------|---------------|--------------| | Native-likeness rating (blind panel, 1–7) | 3.2 | 5.1 | +59% | | Intonation contour accuracy (Praat alignment) | 68% | 84% | +16 pp | | Connected speech reduction use | 42% | 73% | +31 pp | | Perceived fluency (IELTS speaking band) | 6.5 | 7.5 | +1.0 |
The number one reason learners fail to speak like a native is that they translate word-for-word from their mother tongue. This results in grammatically correct sentences that feel "off."