Introduction:

When you start speaking a new language, it’s only the first time anyone tells you your accent is amazing and you’re like a native speaker. Of course, not all have the chance of moving to another country where they can completely immerse themselves in the language and learn the dialects and the accents.

But that doesn’t rule out the possibility of improving your Arabic accent on your own. It simply means that you need to follow a few instructions to nail the pronunciation properly.

• Why Do English Speakers Struggle with Accents?

Every language has certain sounds, rhythms, and tones in which nothing is simply following the native language of the student. Arabic is the way many English speakers challenge some of the guttural sounds in letters (those sounds that come more from the back of the mouth).

This affects the focus of an individual because we want to make these new sounds familiar to ourselves. We have our “th” and “r” sounds in English, which can be difficult for speakers of other languages to learn. Nonetheless, these sounds are crucial to nailing the accent.

Arabic is very similar to English. There are only a few letters that need further work to master entirely.

• Listen Carefully

Listening is a skill that is essential for learning a new language.

As people, we have a propensity for hearing what we want to hear and associating it with things we already know. When we hear Arabic phonics that we don’t recognize, we’re all sensitive to making comparisons in English and sticking to them.

From the other perspective, it’s similar to when non-English speakers struggle with the “th” sound and must revert to “d” or “z” sounds from their native tongue.

Rather than depending on what you already know, focus on the speaker’s new sounds, rhythms, and inflections. You’ll be able to use the accent like a pro once you grow an ear for proper pronunciations with Arabic basics.

• Repeat Yourself All Over Again

It’s going to be a challenge to learn sounds that aren’t part of your native language and the Arabic language is far more exhaustive than a normal language.

But, as with any other barrier, if you jump it enough times, it will become a quick, smooth motion. And that you don’t consider. You’ll simply accept each one as it comes.

This is why the value of repetition cannot be overestimated.

When you become aware of those words and sounds that are more difficult to pronounce correctly, make a list of them and continue to work on them until you have perfected each one.

The alphabet may be assumed to be in the same ship. Find the letters that are the most distinctive from what you’re used to and practice repeating them as much as you can. For a long time, you won’t need to think about it. You’ll simply take it in stride.

• Imitation is a great way to improve your Accent

It’s extremely difficult to develop your accent solely by book research. You must ensure that the words you use sound just like those spoken by a native speaker.

When your listening skills improve, you’ll note all the little differences in their pronunciation that you hadn’t noticed before.

If you’re working on a specific word or even vocabulary, pay careful attention to what’s said and how it’s said, and do your best to mimic it fully.

Repeat it over and over if you’re imitating a recording or a TV program. Just imitate the words as you listen to them with every view.

You may want to record yourself when you’re doing this because the words we say in our heads often sound different when recorded. You can compare how closely you’re saying the same line critically this way.

• Use the Language

It is not a passive thing to learn how to change your accent.

We spoke about immersing yourself in the language, so imagine yourself submerged in water. Yes, you can sit in a pool and be completely submerged, but if you keep sitting under too much water, you’ll eventually run out of air.

To stay afloat you have to be active.

The same applies to language learning. You may be non – responsive, just listening and reading and allowing the sounds and phrases to accumulate all around you.

But if you act quickly, you will do so much more.

In this case, that means speaking with a native speaker on a regular basis and constantly testing what you know to get immediate input on your accent.

• Conclusion

Of course, starting up a random conversation in Arabic isn’t always a good idea, but with Multibhashi, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test regularly with native speakers who are qualified to help you improve your accent.

Enroll today and begin taking advantage of our 1-on-1 speaking lessons to learn how these courses can assist you in developing an Arabic accent.