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5 tips to lose your foreign accent – EF Global Intern

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think are the biggest challenges when trying to lose a foreign accent in English?
Which English accent interests you more (American, British, or another), and why?
What kinds of videos or shows do you usually watch in English (if any)?

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5 tips to lose your foreign accent – EF Global Intern

Introduction & Tip 1: Choose an accent (00:00 – 01:35)

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1. Where is the speaker when recording this video?

Los Angeles
London
Rome
New York

2. Why did the speaker originally not want to sound Italian when speaking English?

Because he thought Italian was an unpopular language
Because his teachers told him to hide his nationality
Because he wanted people not to know where he was from
Because he disliked Italian culture

3. What does the speaker say you should do after choosing an accent?

Only use it when you travel
Change it often to sound more natural
Stick to it consistently
Avoid watching movies in that accent

5 tips to lose your foreign accent – EF Global Intern

Tip 2: Watch everything in English + pronunciation details (01:35 – 04:01)

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1. Why does the speaker recommend watching everything in English?

Because speaking practice is not important
Because subtitles are always inaccurate
Because grammar books are unnecessary
Because it is hard to find situations to speak English in your own country

2. What does the speaker say about Italian pronunciation compared to English?

In Italian, pronunciation depends on the region so it is unpredictable
In Italian, every letter is pronounced
In Italian, people usually do not pronounce every letter
Italian and English pronunciation rules are almost the same

3. What point does the speaker make using words like 'hamburger' and similar words in other languages?

Those words should be avoided because they are slang
They are easier than other vocabulary, so you should only study them
The pronunciation can be different even if the word looks similar
Those words are always pronounced the same in every language

5 tips to lose your foreign accent – EF Global Intern

Tip 3–5: Repeat out loud, use every chance to speak, and final message (04:01 – 06:29)

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1. What does the speaker say he did after watching content in English?

He avoided copying movie lines
He stopped listening and focused only on reading
He wrote summaries in his native language
He repeated words and phrases out loud

2. Why does the speaker think repeating out loud is helpful besides pronunciation practice?

It makes you speak faster than native speakers
It helps you get used to your new voice in another language
It guarantees you will never make mistakes
It helps you learn only advanced vocabulary

3. What is the speaker’s final tip for improving spoken English?

Focus only on writing and avoid speaking
Move abroad immediately
Only speak English when you are 100% sure
Take every chance you have to speak English in daily life

5 tips to lose your foreign accent – EF Global Intern

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1. Which strategy is most connected to building a strong listening model for pronunciation?

Translating every sentence into your first language
Watching a lot of English content regularly
Avoiding content with native speakers
Memorizing long grammar rules

2. What is one risk the speaker warns about with words that look similar across languages?

They may be spelled differently in English
They are never used by native speakers
They always have opposite meanings
Their pronunciation may still be different

3. What mindset does the speaker encourage for speaking practice?

Challenge yourself even if you might feel embarrassed
Wait until you are perfect before speaking
Only practice alone and never in public
Focus on accent only, not communication

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

5 tips to lose your foreign accent – EF Global Intern

Do you think it is necessary to choose one accent (American/British), or is it okay to mix? Why?
Which tip from the video do you think would help you the most right now? How would you use it this week?
Is it important to “lose” your accent, or is clear communication enough? Explain your opinion.
What situations in your daily life could you use to practice speaking English more often?