My Pronunciation Improvement: Before and After

 In this blog entry, I want to reflect on my pronunciation improvement through two audio activities that I completed during my English learning process. The first audio is called “Introducing a Partner,” and the second one is called “Fly to London.” Both audios are important because they show different moments of my speaking practice and help me compare my progress.

The first audio, “Introducing a Partner,” represents the beginning of this process. In this activity, I had to introduce another person using English. This task helped me practice basic speaking skills, such as presenting information, organizing ideas, and using simple vocabulary. However, at that moment, I noticed that my pronunciation was not very fluent. I sometimes paused too much, and I felt less confident when speaking. I was more focused on saying the correct words than on speaking naturally.

The second audio, “Fly to London,” represents a later stage of my practice. This activity was connected to a task-based learning experience, where I had to use English in a more realistic situation. The context was an airport activity, and I needed to use useful phrases to ask for directions, find information, and complete a communicative task. In this audio, I can notice a difference in my speaking. I sound more confident, and I try to communicate with a clearer purpose. The activity helped me practice pronunciation in a real-life context, not only by repeating words, but by using English to complete a task.

When I compare both audios, I can see a before and after in my pronunciation and speaking confidence. In the first audio, my speech was more controlled and simple. In the second audio, I had the opportunity to use English in a more dynamic and meaningful way. This helped me improve my fluency because I needed to continue speaking to complete the activity

This experience also helped me understand that pronunciation improvement does not happen immediately. It requires practice, repetition, and confidence. At first, speaking in English can feel difficult because there is fear of making mistakes. However, these activities showed me that mistakes are part of the learning process. The most important thing is to keep practicing and to use English for real communication.

In conclusion, these two audios represent a before and after in my English speaking practice. “Introducing a Partner” shows the beginning of my process, while “Fly to London” shows a more confident and communicative use of English. This experience taught me that pronunciation improves with practice, reflection, and meaningful activities. Speaking English is not about being perfect; it is about communicating better every time.