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Is the melody of English the same as in my language? start learning		Most probably - not. It's useful to learn more about intonation types in English sentences - sometimes the intonation may change the meaning of what you want to say.
Are any sounds reduced in English? start learning		Yes, in English vowels are often strongly reduced, consonants, however, are pronounced quite clearly – try to speak exactly like that.
When do I use the rise-fall intonation? [↗↘] start learning		You first raise and then lower the pitch of your voice in wh-questions, declarative statements, commands and explanatory sentences.
Are the sounds in my language the same as in English? start learning		Most probably - not. A good example are vowels - sounds which at first may appear similar, are in fact produced by locating your speech organs in different positions.
Can I improve my English accent without leaving home? start learning		Yes, you can. It's not necessary to travel abroad.
What else could help me get better and better in English pronunciation? start learning		Always learn a new word with its pronunciation. You can also buy or borrow a book on English phonetics.

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