I really like your approach to this subject, so many youtubers who teach English try to convince the audience that they can speak like natives, but as you said - it's impossible when you start learning as an adult. I personally have this issue that I'm always trying to hide my accent and sound as native as possible simply because I'm ashamed... I live in the UK and I have to say my pronunciation is getting better and better in time, but I have to admit that I lose too much time and energy on trying to hide myself and pretend like I'm somebody else. Your video made me think. Maybe it's better to stop being ashamed and simply embrace who I am :) Many thanks!
0:41 What a great actor, hahaha! You're awesome Christian! I just aced my 120-hr Bridge TEFL course (98% global grade), but preparing for work search, a tsunami of bad vibes about the barrier a non-native speaker like me could face trying to get a job hit me! I still have to shake off the remains of anxiety I got from all this, but finding your channel has lifted off a bunch of these negative feelings! I have been binge-watching your videos since! Kudos, for everything you do! Your initiatives are vital for people like me, and I know I am not alone in this case! Great humor btw. Cheers, and see you in another video!
Wow. I made my experiment. I closed my eyes, to heard Sofia pronouncing "BA" sound. And I heard "BA" sound each time. But, I heard "BA", "DA" and "VA" when Christian pronounced the sounds. Thanks, Great experience!
I have been trying to lose my accent because many teachers around the world say it is possible. I'm very happy with your class, hear form you it's not possible and it is not necessary make me very happy! Thank your man!
Hello Christian Thanks a lot for your today's class.. You're a great English teacher I have been living in Netherlands about 24 years. I always struggled about my accent in dutch Language. But today i have learned some important and usefull things from you which i never had heard before.I completley agree with you and i ll keep my own accent. Regards , sean from Netherlands
I love this video!!! Christian, you are perfect, your speech is clear, it's so pleasure hear you speaking. I'm a English teacher but I am a learner too. It's so difficult to find good videos , but yours are excellent. Ah, there was an little animal coming down on the closet!!! So funny.
Yes, Christian, you are right. We can learn how to articulate but if we don't practice we never could pronounce them. I am really grateful to you that you persuaded me to send records. They are full of mistakes but I hope I will make less and less mistakes. I recommend everybody to cope with the first difficulty as the second will be easier If we make records our pronunciation will improve. It's very important to share our records as we try to be perfect if we know that lots of people will listen to them. It's a dream for me and I am happy that I dared to undertake my bad pronunciation. Of course I heard my mistakes, and I could correct them when I listen to them. But I could correct them at the next record.
Hello Christian! I've studied English for ages, but I think that I've done in bad way because I can't speak in English fluently also I feel very embarrased when I have to do it. You're an awesome teacher and your peaces of advice are really useful for me to improve my speaking. Overall, thank you a lot for accept me in the group.
Hi Francisca! The past doesn't matter. Now you can move forward focussing on communication and overcoming your fear of speaking. You can do it. I believe in you. Go!
Hi Christian. The first part was really shocking. Now I understand that is not my accent what I want to change, what I really want is produce correctly the important sounds of English. I like this sort of videos... And I like your intros :) Thank you very much.
An accent is always present but according to my experience when you speak with a slight accent people more willing to communicate with you than when you have a terrible accent. In my opinion, a level of your accent is an index of diligence and even respect, if you want, to the culture and people with whom you speak. An accent unconsciously influences on your partners during the conversation and predisposes them to you. If you want to make impression on people it matters.
Maybe. How about someone with a strong Chinese or Vietnamese accent for someone from Texas, Newcastle or just other non-English speakers? I think we have to speak about a correct pronunciation. So what is the accent really? Incorrect pronunciation? A new language? Are American, Canadian, British, Australian English different languages? French and English have many words which are written in the same way but have different pronunciations. For example, the word "table" and even "example". I think in this case we have to speak about comparing with a local accent or language where it is spoken.
What a wonderfull video!!! Thank you again for teaching me. You are amazing!!! And today is sunday!! The best.......idea, is fishing sometimes! Hahahahah cya
Word up!!! teacher Crsitian your class was awesome I'm a Brazilian and I know how to practice pronunciation is so tough but however be patient is the key.
I would like give more than one "liked", but it's impossible. So, receive more than 1000 "liked" throught this words. Simply fantastic! Thank you so much!
Your accent so beautiful to me ! The way you bring the lesson to us was very thoughtfull and usefull. And yes i think both you are some kind of hollywood starts :) cheer !
I have come here after your video on Lucy, glad you guys are open to admit whatever is wrong and work to fix it. I have a question, that in most of your videos you have said that it's difficult to change your accent once you reach adolescence. What about those who are good at mimicking other people's voice and good at imitating others?
Great lesson! Just one thing, 'year' is pronounced /jɪə/ and the first sound is the /j/ sound (sometimes called "yod"), which is a consonant, a bit diferent from the vowel /ɪ/. Thanks for sharing your lessons!
In my classes I try to use everyday language so that people can follow without needing any extra vocabulary. Depending on the dialect the 'Y' can be either VERY similar or identical to the 'I', and that's good enough for most learners! I hope to see you in class again soon!
not true that you can't lose your accent. it is true though that most people never bother to lose their accent. they have never been trained how to pronounce distinct english sounds, and of course that is not necessary. take for example my uncle, a native macedonian, born and raised in macedonia, lived there until the age of 25. Then he immigrated to Germany and now after 40 years he speaks perfect german and guess what... he speaks macedonian with a german accent now and half of his speech is germacedonian
Hi Christian. I am from India and currently learning the British and the Australian accent to crack Ielts exam. Do you mind to make a video of how the alphabets from A to Z are pronounced in Australian and British accent? That's the critical part in an Ielts listening test. I could not find a better person to put this request. Love from India.
Hi Christian! I really enjoy learning English with the help of your channel. Thanks a lot!!! I have a question: in one of your videos you said that [w] is a vowel. Would you be so kind to explain that, because I've never heard that before...
It was really interesting and i was sure that i would have understood that in a right way, but then it was a very big surprise to me at the beginnig of the lesson.
Do you know difference between human and animal? It is clear pronunciation and understandable speech as well as absolutely perfect sentence structure. Like there is only two gender as well as only one understandable what is clear pronunciation that people must use at least their human being and honor to be saved.
Thanks Chritian for your videos that I hear and see with a very good attention. You have a very nice and good pronunciation. Are you australian? I have in mind that australian natives have a very rare one. Thanks and continue with your videos.
Dear Christian, This is the video ever which has encouraged me to speak. Thank you very much.
Christian: you are the best english Teacher 👍🤩☺️👏
My God! I found the youtube channel of my life! This was amazing!
Excellent! I'm glad you liked it! See you in class again soon!
as I am today / I understand you and your admiration
Me too!! Great TH-cam Channel
I really like your approach to this subject, so many youtubers who teach English try to convince the audience that they can speak like natives, but as you said - it's impossible when you start learning as an adult. I personally have this issue that I'm always trying to hide my accent and sound as native as possible simply because I'm ashamed... I live in the UK and I have to say my pronunciation is getting better and better in time, but I have to admit that I lose too much time and energy on trying to hide myself and pretend like I'm somebody else. Your video made me think. Maybe it's better to stop being ashamed and simply embrace who I am :) Many thanks!
I am so glad for finally to find the best teacher ever!
0:41 What a great actor, hahaha! You're awesome Christian! I just aced my 120-hr Bridge TEFL course (98% global grade), but preparing for work search, a tsunami of bad vibes about the barrier a non-native speaker like me could face trying to get a job hit me! I still have to shake off the remains of anxiety I got from all this, but finding your channel has lifted off a bunch of these negative feelings! I have been binge-watching your videos since! Kudos, for everything you do! Your initiatives are vital for people like me, and I know I am not alone in this case! Great humor btw. Cheers, and see you in another video!
Very good teacher! This is my first video that I watch without subtitles and I understand everything, I'm very happy! Congratulations for your work!
Wow. I made my experiment. I closed my eyes, to heard Sofia pronouncing "BA" sound. And I heard "BA" sound each time. But, I heard "BA", "DA" and "VA" when Christian pronounced the sounds. Thanks, Great experience!
I really love your lessons because you always apply cientific based information to explain everything!!!
You are the best teacher in TH-cam.
I have been trying to lose my accent because many teachers around the world say it is possible. I'm very happy with your class, hear form you it's not possible and it is not necessary make me very happy!
Thank your man!
My pleasure Sandro. The truth will set you free! So now you can go on with your English and forget about your accent!
Hello Christian Thanks a lot for your today's class.. You're a great English teacher
I have been living in Netherlands about 24 years. I always struggled about my accent in dutch Language. But today i have learned some important and usefull things from you which i never had heard before.I completley agree with you and i ll keep my own accent.
Regards ,
sean from Netherlands
That makes me really happy Sean. I'm glad that you have decided to keep your accent. Now you can be free to just be 'you' and communicate!
you has absolutely right , everyone has an accent and the important thing is to be understood , thanks for your class
Yes! We all have accents. Some people forget this!
I love this video!!! Christian, you are perfect, your speech is clear, it's so pleasure hear you speaking. I'm a English teacher but I am a learner too. It's so difficult to find good videos , but yours are excellent. Ah, there was an little animal coming down on the closet!!! So funny.
Hi Danielle! I'm glad you liked the video! Keep teaching and learning! I need to look out for those little animals!!!
Yes, Christian, you are right. We can learn how to articulate but if we don't practice we never could pronounce them. I am really grateful to you that you persuaded me to send records. They are full of mistakes but I hope I will make less and less mistakes. I recommend everybody to cope with the first difficulty as the second will be easier If we make records our pronunciation will improve. It's very important to share our records as we try to be perfect if we know that lots of people will listen to them. It's a dream for me and I am happy that I dared to undertake my bad pronunciation. Of course I heard my mistakes, and I could correct them when I listen to them. But I could correct them at the next record.
I am so happy with the videos that you are sharing with the group, and I am even more happy that the process is helping you! Keep going!!!
I really love your videos, it helps me to improve my English, thank you so much!
Very nice! That explains why is easier to us understand someone speaking a language through a video instead a voice call
I just love the way that you teach!
Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you! I really appreciate your job! You are the best english teacher , a big hug from BA
Thanks Gustavo, that's very kind!
Mr. Christian, you’ve actually done an awesome job and it’s really a great idea to improve pronunciation. Expecting more!
Hello Christian! I've studied English for ages, but I think that I've done in bad way because I can't speak in English fluently also I feel very embarrased when I have to do it. You're an awesome teacher and your peaces of advice are really useful for me to improve my speaking. Overall, thank you a lot for accept me in the group.
Hi Francisca! The past doesn't matter. Now you can move forward focussing on communication and overcoming your fear of speaking. You can do it. I believe in you. Go!
Hi Christian. I found your channel few months ago and I really appreciate your talent and dedication to teach english. I have learn a lot, thanks.
Hi Christian. The first part was really shocking. Now I understand that is not my accent what I want to change, what I really want is produce correctly the important sounds of English. I like this sort of videos... And I like your intros :) Thank you very much.
Yes, it's incredible right!? I'm really happy that you see that you don't want to change your accent, only pronounce words better. Yes!
I love your videos, I can see the difference between the first and the last Sofia's pronunciation. Thanks
Wow..i falled in love with this lesson!thank you,Christian!
gypzino I fell in love ...
@@Beny123
I need more english lessons
Sofía is beautiful 🥰🥰. Bless her! She is so kind and cute.
An accent is always present but according to my experience when you speak with a slight accent people more willing to communicate with you than when you have a terrible accent. In my opinion, a level of your accent is an index of diligence and even respect, if you want, to the culture and people with whom you speak. An accent unconsciously influences on your partners during the conversation and predisposes them to you. If you want to make impression on people it matters.
There is no such thing as a slight accent. Slight is relative. A slight Newcastle accent is not very slight to someone from Texas...
Maybe. How about someone with a strong Chinese or Vietnamese accent for someone from Texas, Newcastle or just other non-English speakers? I think we have to speak about a correct pronunciation. So what is the accent really? Incorrect pronunciation? A new language? Are American, Canadian, British, Australian English different languages? French and English have many words which are written in the same way but have different pronunciations. For example, the word "table" and even "example". I think in this case we have to speak about comparing with a local accent or language where it is spoken.
Sophia is so beautiful that even "BA BA BA" sounds melodious.
Sophia:a mediterranean or latinoamerican beauty.
What a wonderfull video!!! Thank you again for teaching me. You are amazing!!! And today is sunday!! The best.......idea, is fishing sometimes! Hahahahah cya
I enjoy this video very much! I'd like to improve my pronunciation. Thank you so much
Hi Elizabeth! I'm glad you liked it!
Word up!!! teacher Crsitian your class was awesome I'm a Brazilian and I know how to practice pronunciation is so tough but however be patient is the key.
Thanks Cassio, that's very kind! Yes, patience is the key!
I would like give more than one "liked", but it's impossible. So, receive more than 1000 "liked" throught this words. Simply fantastic! Thank you so much!
You are a great person
Your lessons always contain mysteries and interesting facts, include games with brain. Which is great and fun! Thank you!
You remind of the movie 'the king's speech'....great lessons
Great video for me 👏, thank you a lot
Thank you Christian for all your lessons it is very helpful to learn English
This video is amazing!
Wonderful, your accent is beautiful. I love this concept!!
As usual , you Christian brought to us one more useful video about pronounciation, because of it I love your videos. Thank you so much
Thanks Thiago, that's very kind. I'm glad you like my videos. See you again soon!
Hi, im from Mozambique and i like your lessons.
a really good lesson! Thank you
sei bravissimo, ti guardo spesso, you are brave, complimenti
Thanks Stella!
Your accent so beautiful to me ! The way you bring the lesson to us was very thoughtfull and usefull. And yes i think both you are some kind of hollywood starts :) cheer !
What a beautiful assistant you got
He spoke what is right!
nice teacher on TH-cam I have seen ever
She is one of the few native Spanish speakers that have shown up in this channel pronouncing decent English.
I have come here after your video on Lucy, glad you guys are open to admit whatever is wrong and work to fix it.
I have a question, that in most of your videos you have said that it's difficult to change your accent once you reach adolescence.
What about those who are good at mimicking other people's voice and good at imitating others?
All of your videos are so good.
this was an awesome class, thank you!!!
Thanks Ruben, I'm glad you liked it!
Heey my friend you are very very honest in everything what you say ..thank you
Very interesting Class thank you.
My pleasure! I'm glad you liked it!
Interesting lesson. Thanks, Christian.😊
Hello Christian. Why I can understand you wery well? What is your method to speak so cleary?
Thanks for you from my heart please more videos about pronunciation 😊
Very good teachers.congratulations...I would like to learn so much
Great lesson!
Just one thing, 'year' is pronounced /jɪə/ and the first sound is the /j/ sound (sometimes called "yod"), which is a consonant, a bit diferent from the vowel /ɪ/.
Thanks for sharing your lessons!
* I should've written "different"
In my classes I try to use everyday language so that people can follow without needing any extra vocabulary. Depending on the dialect the 'Y' can be either VERY similar or identical to the 'I', and that's good enough for most learners! I hope to see you in class again soon!
Christian's classes are always therapeutic..It's the only thing I feel like watching during these difficult days..
I'm sorry to hear that you're having difficult days. Keep your head up. Things can only get better. Lots of love.
Canguro English
Thanks for your good wishes Christian..
Mit einem Akzent: «Allen Leuten recht getan ist eine Kunst wie niemand kann!”
Sofia is really the best. So pretty. Thanks)))
You´re very good teacher , I´m glad to find this video-classes
not true that you can't lose your accent. it is true though that most people never bother to lose their accent. they have never been trained how to pronounce distinct english sounds, and of course that is not necessary. take for example my uncle, a native macedonian, born and raised in macedonia, lived there until the age of 25. Then he immigrated to Germany and now after 40 years he speaks perfect german and guess what... he speaks macedonian with a german accent now and half of his speech is germacedonian
Class crazy man! Amayzing thanks! Im brasil
Learn a lot from this video! Thanks!
Excellent! I'm really happy!
Amazing class!!! Thank you!!!
My pleasure!
Nice pronounciation sir❤❤❤❤❤
You are excellent 👍
oh my gosh, I am shocked I listened to Sofia the second time without video and that was amazing, wooow!
Yeah, it's incredible right?! When I was editing the video I couldn't believe it myself!
Amazing experiment, teacher!❤
Your classes are excellent !!
Thanks, that's very kind. I'm glad you liked them!
Thumbs up for the class.
Wow! Mind Blowing! Thanks again Christian
Aways great!!thanks for the class man!!!
Thanks Renato, I appreciate that! See you again soon!
Hi Christian. I am from India and currently learning the British and the Australian accent to crack Ielts exam. Do you mind to make a video of how the alphabets from A to Z are pronounced in Australian and British accent? That's the critical part in an Ielts listening test. I could not find a better person to put this request. Love from India.
Thank you !
Very good .srilanka
Hi Christian! I really enjoy learning English with the help of your channel. Thanks a lot!!! I have a question: in one of your videos you said that [w] is a vowel. Would you be so kind to explain that, because I've never heard that before...
the background music is also perfect who is behind that.
great!thanks
Amazing...Thank you so much
My pleasure Carine!
Wonderful!!! Thanks my favorite teacher
My pleasure Mateus!
It was really interesting and i was sure that i would have understood that in a right way, but then it was a very big surprise to me at the beginnig of the lesson.
The McGurk Effect is something incredible, because even if you know it exists your brain still hears a different sound. You can't turn it off!
Yes, indeed)
Amazing class teacher. Thanks a lot!
Thanks Elthon, I appreciate that!
Mind blowing Christian!
mind blowing
Sofia is so beautiful
Goddam, she stunning
She will love me for sure!
Do you know difference between human and animal? It is clear pronunciation and understandable speech as well as absolutely perfect sentence structure. Like there is only two gender as well as only one understandable what is clear pronunciation that people must use at least their human being and honor to be saved.
Thanks Chritian for your videos that I hear and see with a very good attention. You have a very nice and good pronunciation. Are you australian? I have in mind that australian natives have a very rare one. Thanks and continue with your videos.
Hi Christian, I would like to have your english accent.....ah ah, you're perfectly understandable to me...
Thanks a lot.
My pleasure!
Hello Chris! Great video, as always!
Thanks, I appreciate that!
The best ever! Cheers.
very interesting and useful
This helps a lot.
Incredible!!!
What does he say in the last scene of the video? I can't distinguish it.
I am a The Police fan. Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!
Her Ba and Va are the same almost and the sound like with the spanish accent to me. Christian, you should make this video saying that.
It was the same audio! There was only 'ba'!
By the way, I like Sofia :)
She's great!