Can you develop an accent from learning another language?
Can you develop an accent from learning another language?
Just like you’re unlikely to be able to learn to speak a foreign language accentless if you learn it later than at six to eight years old, you’re unlikely to develop an accent in your native language past that age.
How can I speak like a native speaker?
If you want to learn to speak English like a native speaker, focus on the following four areas:
- Get Familiar with Different English Accents. There are many different accents among native English speakers.
- Imitate Native Pronunciation.
- Learn the Flow of English.
- Use Slang When You Speak English.
- Learn English Idioms.
Is native like fluency possible?
It’s not impossible, that being a more realistic way of describing it. If it’s just speaking, reading and writing fluency, a native-level fluency is always possible with consistent and frequent practice. But if it’s fluency meaning accent, then it’s very, very difficult to acquire a native accent.
Is it possible to achieve native like fluency?
Native like fluency is achieved by LIVING THROUGH A LANGUAGE as much as possible. For example, I’ve never lived IN an English speaking country however I’ve lived a big chunk of my life THROUGH English with friends.
How do I get a native-like accent?
To obtain a native-like accent, you must follow two steps. Practice correct reproduction of both: Sounds can be put into 3 main categories: The brain uses sound mapping to acquire and recognize similar sounds to those that occur in the native language (For more details see here ).
Is it possible to become a native speaker after 20 years?
On average less likely, certainly, but there are thousands of people who took this quiz, got a score in the range that a native speaker would, and started learning the language after the age of 20. Thousands of adults who started learning after 20 years old scored in a native-level range
Do late learners outperform native English speakers?
(Image from original paper) However, looking more closely at the data for the students who started learning after the age of 20, there are a lot of late learners who outperformed many native English speakers. First, we need to specify what “native-like” performance on this quiz is.
Do I need to speak like a native to learn a language?
If you enjoy the language learning process, you are more likely to continue, and if you continue you are more likely to achieve a comfortable level of fluency. There is no need to strive to speak like a native, nor to feel disappointed if you don’t. I’ve been learning languages for over 50 years and I’ve tried all kinds of approaches.