The ultimate English pronunciation guide | Canguro English

Do you want to pronounce English like a native speaker, with a perfect accent? In this class you will learn a lot of truths about pronouncing English like a native speaker and some of them will definitely surprise and shock you. I will also introduce you to the incredible work of professor Jennifer Jenkins who has developed a special framework of pronunciation study that will change the way you study English pronunciation forever. See you in class!
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[@TheMiftah999]

How about pronunciation that follow their accent chris? Like iron, tomato, etc.

[@pedrobelmont8496]

I don't wanna lose my accent,i just wanna improve my pronunciation and be able to communicate perfectly.....

[@amaltihia8375]

Pedro Belmont exactly the same what I believe...why we have to imitate natives speakers...? I like my accent..I wanna just be understood when I speak to someone..

[@hixamjocular6591]

There's not something called imitate the native speaker's accent the only thing you've to focus on it is the PRONUNCIATION that's it !

[@user-nj6pp9gf1d]

Well I do want to sound just like a native speaker. And I think is possible and I work everyday to achive that goal. 😀

[@gisellesuarez6893]

@@amaltihia8375 When I imitate my favorite actors and actresses I have tons of laugh and that is energy! So, the most important thing is to have fun:B

[@juliocd76]

He's on the level! Christian there a lot of teachers in KZbin, but his honesty and sincerity are what make him one of the best teachers.

[@1953emo]

Hi, Julio CD 76, you are absolutely right. Everyone wants to improve his English. Let me correct your tiny mistake: ...there are a lot of .... My next note: In my opinion, Christian deserves more personal comment so I would express your idea like this: Christian, there are a lot of teachers on KZbin, but your honesty and sincerity are what make you one of the best teachers. Or: Christian, there are a lot of teachers on KZbin your honesty and sincerity are what make you one of the best, though. My final remark: I really will be thankful to everyone, who helps me to improve my Englisch by correcting my comments whenever and wherever you come across to them.

[@lutchbizin6420]

1953, you're so teacherly.

[@metintuz2970]

@@1953emo You are absolutely right too. :-)

[@annag8596]

I fully agree. I am so happy that I can understand every single word . He speaks clearly and concisely and to the point. The best teacher ever!!!☺

[@irynaodulo3543]

@@1953emo Thx a lot I really need that.

[@tiagofeitoza227]

Probably The Best video that I ever seen about pronunciation ! Congrats Chris, keep going with this amazing project !!!

[@octavisoler]

Fantastic video!

[@RobBCactive]

This is the video I share the most, as so many students over focus on accent rather than clear communication. But I do know ESL learners with good British accents.

[@yourlifeinenglish7998]

Hi there. I’m an English teacher and I’m Italian. I have been studying English since I was 5 and despite having spent only 5 months in the UK in my whole life, I have a British accent that is a mix between a midland accent and Received Pronunciation. I don’t know why I completely lost my Italian accent, it just happened. I was told to be “weird” (in a good way) several times, so I guess you’re right, I’m an exception. What I try to teach my students is that correct pronunciation is only crucial in case there is a danger of misunderstanding and I was trained how to teach it by a wonderful teacher. I do agree that it’s hard to teach word stress, as it is usually taught in isolation, which is why I always teach pronunciation either of single sounds or of words in the chain of speech. Thank you very much for this, I am currently supporting your free education efforts and I do appreciate what you’re doing, you are source of inspiration. Ilaria from Italy

[@joaovictorporto3748]

Chris, you don't know how helpful you are for us English learners, and for other languages as well. You're simply the most complete teacher anyone can found on KZbin. Regards from Brazil

[@SpeakwithNickNow]

Brilliant! It’s incredible to think about how many hours and how much money must be wasted on useless language lessons, when 99% of students just need to be able to communicate. And the more they communicate the better they will become at it.

[@Canguroenglish]

My thoughts exactly!

[@solea59]

Yes, communication is the prime reason for learning a language. I have gathered from all the people that teach, is to learn the equivalent of what is interesting and appeals to yourself. It's a waste of time to learn what is boring to you. !

[@annag8596]

I am from Poland. I am so happy that I've found you on KZbin. You are the best teacher ever. ☺

[@reidamiao]

The best teacher ever!! Thank you 😊

[@guilhermearielmachado9669]

When I was watching this video, I had a feeling that we "learneders of English" live is a matrix, a mix of feelings like happiness and frustration, because everything I tried to learn is not true or not useful. But at the end of the day, I need to thank you for the information.

[@massimorusso3844]

Seguo canguro English da alcuni mesi. Lo trovo molto efficace e lo consiglio a tutti quelli che vogliono imparare l'inglese

[@olhaonyshchuk1405]

That's awesome!!! I'm imressed. From the first second you were able to catch my attention. Wish you to be always inspired, what you are doing. It often helps us to improve. Great work, without exceptions!!!

[@pedrobelmont8496]

Yep,i totally agree with you Amal.

[@sammazzinghy]

Hi Christian ! I'm an English teacher from Brazil. This video will definitely change the way I teach from now on. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@justliveit8450]

Wow, what a lesson! You just nailed it, Christian. Thanks a lot. Amazing, just amazing

[@gilbertopaludetto590]

Top class. No more words.

[@azeelia]

The kind of explanation I need for pronunciation. Thank you, Christian!

[@williamgomez4754]

I fell in love with this class

[@seteniaquedecirysedijo2864]

Omg i can't believe it, i was watching your video and i undertood everyrhing you said, i love the way you explain it, thanks for foing this for all of us. I'm excited jajajajja i will keep practicing my english and watching your videos, thanks again.

There's just so many valuable content, Chris, this is channel I watch the most. I love when you bring out cientific papers to base you stand point 👍

[@teacher.javier.ovalles]

Great as usual, you make my day with this explanation!!!

[@peterwilliams942]

An amazing video! Thank you so some for teaching the Teachers also.

[@janettcosta213]

I fell in love with English long time ago!

[@MaryG-wi9es]

Hi, Canguro Teacher :-). I am happy to have found you. I am from Mexico, started to learn English a long time ago, but always trying to improve it in all the four skills. Reading, writing, understanding, and speaking. Pronunciation it has been one of my goals. Love your videos and will spread the word with my friends. I have also learned with Jennifer Jenkins' books. Cheers !!

[@diary6495]

I'm Thailand fan follow you channel. Thank for teach English for everyone. i was inspired to learn English from you Hope to see you in Australia in the future.

[@13Frajola]

I love the language, I fell in love with English! Excellent video, Christian!

[@JoskoVydra]

Thank you! The most useful video on KZbin about pronunciation!

[@ursulaericsson9813]

Wow. You make it sound so easy when you talk about consistency and vowel sounds. That is so much easier said than done. Having been taught British pronunciation in school for 8 years, university for anther 2, having spent 12 months in Australia as a young adult and having consumed American music, TV and American culture in general for a lifetime (40years) that accomplishment is impossible. However, I'll just keep on chattering away anyway. Love the channel!

[@adrianns]

Thanks Christian. Your teaching is awesome. You focus our potential on the really importants things of English! And giving us strong fundaments to do it .

[@AldoAnestsur]

You know something about your videos that I love is that you use the science to teach and that my friend make a difference with the rest of the youtubers who just give us good advice. I am fascinating with your job keep doing this amazing videos they are the best

[@Ravi-ii6zq]

you are THE BEST, I learned English with your videos

[@criscamir]

Perfect!!! Thanks a million, Chris

[@TheJrussi]

You are the best Thanks

[@user-hv8tu8rh7u]

INCREDIBLY FRESH VIEW FOR ME ON PRONUNCIATION PROBLEM! I'M DEEPLY EXCITED ! THANKS A LOT!

[@colunizator]

I am a firm believer of science. I must admit, the way you make this videos and the research you do is just awesome, very objective and concise information, this makes your channel special and, in my opinion, above others.

[@Canguroenglish]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@senzapaura6323]

I've been studying English for many years and what you teach really surprises me. Thanks a lot, Christian!

[@compagniaelvira]

I am pretty clear when I speak, and I enjoy speaking English so much that even I started to pick up regional fancy habits - which you might regard as bad, such as dropping the t sound - in my ‘relaxed speech’. I studied phonetics and I am aware of nearly every sound, I can recognise the pronunciation of a word by checking the IPA transcription, without even listening to it. I just can’t get rid of my Italian accent. Sometimes it feels bad, it sounds quirky and unusual, but it’s so embedded, it’s just part of my personality. I have always tried to curb this facet of myself, but your video inspires me to treasure it as part of my diversity. I also feel sometimes that my voice sounds a bit overconfident to English people. As an Italian person, I emphasise words, I want to be compelling when I speak, I want to channel other’s attention - while most English people speak as if the words accidentally fell out. This is the reason why they are difficult to understand in the beginning. The randomness of native speaker’s body language is almost unbearable for someone who is used to gesturing through words while speaking.

[@allistairelliott]

Many thanks. lots of good stuff here. Anything that simplifies the teaching of English, and therefore the learning of English, gets a big tick from me.

[@thechatbox18]

You are a genius Christian!!! Clear as water! Thank you!

[@sukoraharjopolines3014]

Wow, incredible explanation... Thanks a lot, Chris.

[@eugenioferreira8715]

Hi, Christian. One of the best videos you published on youtube. Congratulations!

[@Canguroenglish]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@bakaneshka]

I like your lessons very much! Thank you Kristian

[@grahamn311]

Great energy in these vids. Thanks!

[@HumbertoMoura]

So true! Great work, as usual!

[@francoiseponteville]

Thank to you, I improve my pronunciation and my love of English

[@victorsilva9000]

i just loved this video, incredible explanation!!!

[@juliusreseteric5016]

It is understandable clear for us - not native speaker. Thank you Julius from Slovakia

[@vinicius82thiago]

my favorite teacher!

[@heidarhamidvand7581]

Thiago Vinicius I love him too

[@eduardvinogradov612]

Thank you again! Waiting for the next lesson.

[@maryamfalih4225]

Really beneficial. Thank you a million for your helpful explanation.

[@mildredmosqueda3710]

The best English Language teacher⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤❤❤❤❤❤🌞😀

[@BilalAlshareef]

Thank you very much. You are an inspiring and super impassive teacher!

[@Oscarlc85]

Omg I came here looking for advices and I found gold! Thanks!

[@asefagebremeskel2540]

Yes it's very important pronunciation thank you

[@angelicagomes5749]

I just love when you bring to your classes these facts and researches. It's so interesting to hear about them from you. To watch to your videos gives me always more motivation and confidence to continue this journey of learning english, it's always so enriching and helpful. I can only imagine how lucky your students from your school are for having a teacher so passionate about teaching with them side by side.

[@encapsulatio]

These "facts" are cherry picked.Any good dialect coach can bring you to a very high accuracy of native pronunciation in a couple of months. how else do you think actors in some movies can acquire a very accurate foreign accent in just a couple of months of training with a top dialect coach?Otherwise the whole dialect coach job would be just a scam,they wouldn't exist if it was not possible.

[@Canguroenglish]

Hahahaahahaahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

[@paolamacchiavello2982]

A cutting-edge lesson, truly inspirational. I'm an autodidact; I've started trying to translate the lyrics of my favourite songs, and I felt in love with English at first sight. Since then, I've made good progress, but pronunciation is still my weak spot. Now I feel more relaxed and confident about it. Many, many thanks!

[@mariaconsueloirahetalopez5715]

thank's teacher great video!

[@VI69FOTAP6QHEH2JT7JH]

Absolutely love your videos. I Wish I would meet you someday and just say thank you for everything you've done here on KZbin.

[@gyshamelin1835]

Fantastic! it's one year i'm trying to be able to understand the stress and correct prononciation. That's done with only one of your explaination! Fantastic i said. Thanks, thanks, thanks, it looks as if i'm free now, I have just to work to improve. I'm going to.

[@juanvmari]

Thanks, Chris. Very useful as usual

[@denishatolier8930]

Thank you for all sharing sincerity Christian,👍👍👍

[@gurideap]

I learned a lot today, thank you!

[@adriananavarro8860]

great lesson!!!!

[@Richard28012009]

Thank you so much, you are amazing. 👍🤓

[@brokenrecord903]

One reason to imitate native speakers is that they speak their language in a more effortless way. By learning the features of native accent, I can learn how to speak their language more easily.

[@hissendaud653]

Thankyou for Your Encouraging Words

[@naveedsultan9467]

Best video I ever seen

[@belinskayaanna]

You are incredible 💪🏻

[@andrearruda5465]

Chris, you're amazing. congratulations

[@Canguroenglish]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@user-sz6mr6iz2s]

thanks a lot for your video. i truly enjoy your speach it`s so clear and good)

[@user-en8dr3xq4t]

Très bonne leçon, merci christian

[@ellakatchekhina4875]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Christian!

[@Lev_Panasenko]

Thank you very much!

[@montsehernandez7133]

Excellent class

[@Rykaas]

What a teacher guys

[@pasqualecangiano4679]

Excellent!!

[@evertondouglas9179]

Thanks for the video.

[@orestescamargojr5227]

Amazing class.congratulations Christian.

[@mimmoguarino]

wonderful!

[@rossanatolaba6731]

iam from salta argentina i went to teaching trainning college public in salta there i had to achive to rp pronounciontion english accent so this video is very positive for me because i was very sad becuase i was not able to achieve to english accent

[@SmartJandira]

Very right and very maybe.

[@carla_tutora]

Thank you ! Great explanation ! 🤓👍

[@yingPat2292]

I'm so imprisoning on your video that you are good at teaching English for many people. I hope learning English with you ..I wanna be the expert English teacher too. Thank you so much

[@apayrus]

this video is a masterpiece of pedagogy and linguistics 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marcelomelos]

Many brasilian guys for here...Perfect class my friend Christian...good bless you.

[@Canguroenglish]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@juniolopes4042]

Yeah

[@luigimarielli]

Thank you Chris! I follow you and I am improving at sixty-three!

[@adhammohamed5799]

you are really a very interesting teacher.

[@Babeloffglobal]

Excellent video.

[@dionasmiranda]

Great!

[@AmanDeep-xl5ve]

You are magicking working to me thanks

[@jaguarazul]

Wow. You're awesome. Great video !

[@margitiabujamra]

Fantastic.

[@anapauladubeux1324]

I loved this video! You took weight odd my back. I'm feel good and free.

[@gt9864]

Thank you very much 😍😍

[@buzzbee42]

As always very informative and well organized lesson. Christian my concern is fluency in language rather than accent. I want to keep my accent but I wish that my fluency will improve and I don’t have to think so much prior speaking or communicating .

[@antoniominharro8105]

Wonderful;Help a lot to learn and accept my limits;

[@thesky363]

The ending is good. Trying to fall in love with the language itself :).

[@marcosdiez7263]

I''ve just realized of how many English teachers for Spanish speakers didn't fall in love with... Spanish, because when teaching about the stress, they fail to point out the difference of function it has in both languages, and I mean that even when they tell you the stressing is used to shift the focus within a phrase, they often doesn't seem to consciously notice how it's being used in Spanish, which leads to the difficulty to grasp the difference... and in turn to the importance of the aspiration in between words. In Spanish you speak without need to pause or aspire between words, because the stress is devoted exclusively to ensure the listener to make up the words separation intended by the speaker, even for sequences of syllables/phonemes that wouldn't be unique and could convey different words should they weren't stressed or if they were wrongly stressed (this is the leit motif for several jokes), and this happens automatically and unconsciously because it follows patterns disregarding the grammar and the semantics, akin the aspiration in English , and it's so internalized and natural that when we learn English we give for granted the same applies to it, and we fail to understand spoken English because of this as well.

[@licialicia]

Christian , sei veramente bravo! Io non capisco molto l'inglese ma le tue lezioni le comprendo abbastanza! La tua pronuncia e i vocaboli che usi sono molto comprensibili!

[@Canguroenglish]

Grazie Licia!

[@viniityap2779]

II really like your points abour pronunciation i.e. love the language and you'll pronounce nicely.