The first time I used "Elsa Speak", I felt this application was very helpful for improving listening skills. This application is very similar to one of the subjects in semester 2 namely "Linguistic". In that course, we are taught every "Phonetic" sound in English.
When I started using this application, I initially got an always high score. However, as the level continued to increase my score in pronunciation dropped. I especially have a hard time saying "Ch" and "Sh" on tongue twisters. I have tried many times to perfect it, still can not. I have tried more than 8 times. The last score I got was 48% from 100%.
This is an example of my error in the pronunciation of "Ch" and "Sh" in 2 Phrases
- How much wood would woodchuck chuck?
- She sees shells she sells.
Then my pronunciation scores for each word "Ch" and "Sh" get a score of 60 from 500. I am really having difficulty pronouncing "Ch" and "Sh" when in a word or phrase.
Example:- Check
- Paycheck
- Blank Check
- Cash a check
Hi, Adel. I am agree with you that make sound [ch] and [sh] is not easy. I personally found that I have repetition for many times, like you do.So, I personally believe that repetition help us to improve our skills to produce the sounds.
ReplyDeleteHi Adel. I agree with you that Elsa Speak is very helpful for improving listening skills.
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