1. Listen Like a Native

- Immerse yourself in native English media: podcasts, movies, audiobooks, and YouTube channels.

- Choose content from the accent you want to adopt (e.g., American, British, Australian).

- Pay close attention to intonation, rhythm, and stress patterns.

2. Practice Imitation (Shadowing)

- Choose a short audio or video clip (1–2 minutes).

- Listen to a sentence, pause, and repeat it exactly—mimic not just the words but also the melody, emotion, and pacing.

- Do this daily; it trains your ear and mouth muscles.

3. Master Problem Sounds

Each native language has trouble spots. Common examples:

- "th" in "think" or "this" (place tongue between teeth, blow air or voice)

- V vs. W, L vs. R, or short/long vowels (like “ship” vs “sheep”)

- Record yourself saying minimal pairs (e.g., bat vs. bet) and compare.

4. Use the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)

- Learning IPA symbols helps you understand exactly how English sounds are produced.

- Use dictionaries like Cambridge or Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries that show IPA transcriptions and pronunciation audio.

5. Slow Down

- Speaking too fast often increases the local accent. Slow down and enunciate clearly.

- Focus on stressing the right syllables and using correct intonation patterns.

6. Record and Compare

- Regularly record your speech and compare it to native speakers.

- Identify what's different and adjust.

7. Get Feedback

- Use tools like:

- Speechling or Elsa Speak (apps for pronunciation)

- Italki or Preply (speak with native tutors)

- Or ask a native speaker to evaluate you.

8. Learn Word and Sentence Stress