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A school work that is assigned by the teacher to do outside school(especially at home). 0 rating rating ratings Helmer Marvin

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1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Homework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homework. Accessed 26 Sep. 2024.

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Definition of homework noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

• acquire/get/lack experience/training/(an) education
• receive/provide somebody with training
• develop/design/plan a curriculum/course/program/syllabus
• give/go to/attend a class/lesson/lecture/seminar
• hold/run/conduct a class/seminar/workshop
• moderate/lead/facilitate a discussion
• sign up for/take a course/classes/lessons
• go to/start preschool/kindergarten/nursery school
• be in the first, second, etc. grade (at school)
• study/take/drop history/chemistry/German, etc.
• finish/drop out of/quit school
• graduate from high school/college
• be the victim/target of bullying/teasing
• skip/cut/ ( informal ) ditch class/school
• cheat on an exam/a test
• get/be given a detention (for doing something)
• be expelled from/be suspended from school
• do your homework/a project on something
• work on/write/do/submit an essay/a dissertation/a thesis/an assignment/a paper
• finish/complete your dissertation/thesis/studies
• hand in/turn in your homework/essay/assignment/paper
• study/prepare/review/ ( informal ) cram for a test/an exam
• take/ ( formal ) sit for a test/an exam
• grade homework/a test
• do well on/ ( informal ) ace a test/an exam
• pass/fail/ ( informal ) flunk a test/an exam/a class/a course/a subject
• apply to/get into/go to/start college
• leave/graduate from college (with a degree in computer science)/law school
• study for/work towards a law degree/a degree in physics
• major/minor in biology/philosophy
• earn/receive/be awarded/get/have/hold a master's degree/a bachelor's degree/a Ph.D. in economics

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• 2 ( informal ) work that someone does to prepare for something You could tell that he had really done his homework (= found out all he needed to know) .

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When you begin to speak English, it's essential to get used to the common sounds of the language, and the best way to do this is to check out the phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for 'homework' :

• Modern IPA: hə́wmwəːk
• Traditional IPA: ˈhəʊmwɜːk
• 2 syllables : "HOHM" + "wurk"

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Tips to improve your english pronunciation:, here are a few tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of 'homework' :.

• Sound it Out : Break down the word 'homework' into its individual sounds "hohm" + "wurk". Say these sounds out loud, exaggerating them at first. Practice until you can consistently produce them clearly.
• Self-Record & Review : Record yourself saying 'homework' in sentences. Listen back to identify areas for improvement.
• YouTube Pronunciation Guides : Search YouTube for how to pronounce 'homework' in English .
• Pick Your Accent : Mixing multiple accents can be confusing, so pick one accent ( US or UK ) and stick to it for smoother learning.

Here are a few tips to level up your english pronunciation:

• Mimic the Experts : Immerse yourself in English by listening to audiobooks, podcasts, or movies with subtitles. Try shadowing—listen to a short sentence and repeat it immediately, mimicking the intonation and pronunciation.
• Become Your Own Pronunciation Coach : Record yourself speaking English and listen back. Identify areas for improvement, focusing on clarity, word stress, and intonation.
• Train Your Ear with Minimal Pairs : Practice minimal pairs (words that differ by only one sound, like ship vs. sheep ) to improve your ability to distinguish between similar sounds.
• Explore Online Resources : Websites & apps offer targeted pronunciation exercises. Explore YouTube channels dedicated to pronunciation, like Rachel's English and English with James for additional pronunciation practice and learning.

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12 English Pronunciation Practice Activities For All Levels (Reverse Dictation, Minimal Pairs and More)

It’s a common situation among English learners: You’re excited to practice your pronunciation, but there’s nobody you can talk to.

But did you know you can actually do a lot of English pronunciation practice on your own?

These are my favorite activities to do when I don’t have anyone to practice my English with—I hope you’ll find them useful.

English Pronunciation Practice Exercises

1. reverse dictation, 2. act it out, 3. minimal pairs, 4. sound mastery, 5. sing along, 6. tongue twisters, 7. where’s the stress, 8. your day in a haiku, 9. do-it-yourself interview, 10. backchaining, 11. talk with an object in your mouth, 12. watch yourself in the mirror, frequently asked questions about english pronunciation practice, how can i improve my english pronunciation, how can i improve my american accent in english, and one more thing....

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Goal: To check how easily understandable your pronunciation is

Phones are the ultimate gadget for studying. You can use your phone to review flashcards, check the dictionary and—yes—even to test your English pronunciation.

One way to do this is through reverse dictation . Dictation  means to listen to someone speaking and then write down what they say.

Reverse dictation turns that around. This time, it’s you who has to speak — and your phone will be the one writing down what you say.

This is doable through the speech recognition feature , which is present in pretty much all modern phones. Here are the instructions for Android and iPhone .

You can then say simple sentences or even dictate a whole grocery list out loud! If your phone ends up misspelling a word, then most likely your pronunciation of that word is less clear. The beauty of this method is that you can repeat the sentence until your phone recognizes every word perfectly.

Goal: To pick up natural intonation and body language

English movies and TV series are some of the most fun learning materials you can use!

However, for this activity, you’ll be going beyond passive listening. Instead, you’ll have to pick a specific movie scene and give each line your full attention. To make it easier, turn on the subtitles.

Here’s a movie clip you can start with:

Listen closely to each line, then hit pause and repeat exactly how the actor said the line. There’s a little bit of acting involved! You won’t only be imitating the pronunciation but also the intonation and emotion behind the line.

To take your pronunciation practice even further, you can even try dubbing on the second pass. Put the clip on mute, then say each character’s line in real-time. Do your best to match your speech with their mouth movements.

Goal : To clear up the confusion with similar sounds

Minimal pairs are two words in English that are almost the same except for one sound. It’s very common for English learners to get these words mixed up.

For example, most English learners (myself included!) have struggled at some point with minimal pairs such as r ea ch vs. r i ch and f ee t vs. f i t.

Here are some other examples:

• l o t vs. r o t
• s ink vs. th ink
• p u n vs. p a n  

To conquer minimal pairs, turn them into a sort of tongue twister or warm-up exercise.

Pick one to five minimal pairs . Say each pair repeatedly and as fast as you can while still maintaining proper pronunciation . You can do this every morning or whenever you start practicing your English.

This forces you to distinguish between the two words. The next time either word comes up in a conversation, you’ll be able to pronounce it much more accurately.

Goal: To focus on a single sound in English

Regardless of your level of proficiency in English, there might still be a few sounds that you’re having a hard time with. Usually, what makes these sounds so difficult is that you’re not used to pronouncing them.

To make these sounds more familiar, the key is repetition. Take one sound that you’re not as comfortable with and make a list of words with that sound. Then write down each word on an index card.

Then you should scatter these cards into places where you’ll see them every day. You might put one index card in your bathroom, another inside your wallet and a third one on your computer.

Whenever you see a card, say the word on the card out loud . Every time you encounter the words, you’ll get more and more confident with pronouncing the sound!

Goal: To practice connected speech

Choose a song that you like so much you could listen to it over and over. For example, I’m a fan of Michael Jackson songs, so I might start there.

Once you have a song, play it and listen for any connected speech . In English, words can sometimes flow into each other, as if there’s no space between them. The phrase fall in love has three words, but it’s often pronounced as “fallin love.” 

This might not feel natural for you to do at first. But native English speakers do it all the time! It’s easier to notice and imitate connected words in songs, especially with the chorus.

Finally, sing along with the song while making sure that you’re also connecting your speech at the right places. In the song above, the phrases dream of you and miss a thing  are examples of connected speech.

Goal: To train your mouth to get used to English

Tongue twisters are one of the most time-tested pronunciation exercises around. After all, it’s not just language learners who use them. Tongue twisters show up frequently as party games, and public speakers often use them to prepare for speeches!

Many tongue twisters don’t make much sense in their meanings. That’s because the whole point of a tongue twister is the sound. Tongue twisters repeat the same sound in almost every word.

Here are some tough tongue twisters:

Frivolous fanciful Fannie fried fresh fish furiously.

How many snacks could a snack stacker stack, if a snack stacker snacked stacked snacks?

If two witches would watch two watches, which witch would watch which watch?

Say each tongue twister slowly at first, then speed up until you reach the fastest speed you can go!

For more of these, there are handy apps ( Android and iPhone ) that sort tongue twisters by level.

Goal : To get used to proper word stress

Whatever your native language is, there’s one part of English pronunciation that probably didn’t come naturally to you at first: word stress . This refers to the syllable in a word that’s emphasized (spoken the strongest or loudest).

Here’s word stress in action:

• psy cho logy

Wrong word stress is one of the most common pronunciation mistakes people make. That’s not surprising considering how random word stress seems to be in English!

Here’s what you can do: Grab an English book or article that you can read and then pick a single paragraph. Look out for words with multiple syllables and mark the word stress in all of them .

Let’s take this sentence from “ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time ”:

I came home from school one day and no one an swered the door, so I went and found the se cret key that we keep un der a flo w erpot be hind the ki t chen door.

After you’ve marked the word stress on your own, check your dictionary to see if you got each word right. Then read each multisyllabic word out loud, exaggerating the stress . Finally, read the entire passage while keeping the proper word stress in mind!

Goal: To hone your writing and pronunciation at the same time

Got 15 minutes to spare? This writing exercise doubles as a pronunciation exercise.

The basic idea is to write a quick poem in English about your day . There’s an extra rule, though: you have to write it as a haiku .

A haiku consists of three lines with five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line and five again in the third line.

If you really enjoyed your breakfast, you might write:

  I love my breakfast

Scrambled eggs, toast, sausages

Throw in ketchup, too

The results can get wacky! But you’re not done yet.

After writing your haiku, recite it in three different tones . You can do your normal voice first, then play around with different moods: monotone, singsong, happy, angry or whispering.

This will broaden your emotional range when talking in English so your speech will sound more natural.

Goal: To become comfortable with expressing yourself in English

One secret to improving your English pronunciation is talking to yourself . And not just in your head, either—I mean talking out loud!

To turn it into a daily practice, make your own little recordings. Each day, answer a specific question in English for two minutes while recording yourself on your phone .

The questions should get you talking about your life, like these:

• How have you changed since last year?
• If you could meet one historical person, who would it be?
• What’s a joke or meme that you recently laughed about?

No need to even come up with them yourself! There are plenty of question lists available online (and yes, these are the same questions people ask at parties or when they want to get to know someone better).

After recording yourself, take a break for at least five minutes to refresh your mind. Then play back the recording and observe how it sounds .

Are there words you’re having trouble with? Did you pause halfway through because you weren’t sure how to express yourself? Write these down as a list of things to work on for your next pronunciation practice.

Goal: To smooth out word beginnings and endings

Certain word beginnings and endings in English can be hard to pronounce , especially if they’re not in your native language. For example, some English learners struggle with “s” at the start of a word ( school , snake ) , while others struggle with words ending in consonants ( pan , scientist ) .

If you can relate to this, you can try a more targeted pronunciation exercise: backchaining.

Backchaining is constructing a sentence backwards . You start with the last word, then add the second to the last word and so on until you form the whole sentence.

Here’s how it works:

bucket — the bucket — dropped the bucket — accidentally dropped the bucket — I accidentally dropped the bucket.

You can even do this for individual words: n  — an — pan .

This exercise can be very helpful because it forces you to isolate specific sounds and words.

For an added challenge, tell a story while backchaining ! Go for at least three sentences. It’s a bit of a mind-bender and you can end up talking about funny scenarios.

Goal: To practice speaking clearly

If you’re struggling with pronouncing your words clearly, then try using this simple pen trick.

Just grab a pen or pencil, and put it in your mouth between your teeth. Then, start speaking! You can talk without a script, or use a passage of writing such as an article or page from a book

You’ll need to put much more effort into speaking because the pen will be in the way, forcing you to think about how you are pronouncing certain words.

Then, take the pen out of your mouth, and repeat what you just said. It should be much easier this time as the pen is no longer in the way, and there’s a good chance you’ll hear an improvement in your pronunciation.

You also don’t have to use a pen or pencil. You could also try an object like a cork, as suggested by Accent’s Way English with Hadar.

Goal: To make sure your mouth and tongue are in the correct position

A great way to improve your pronunciation is to watch yourself in the mirror while you talk, to see the shape of your mouth and tongue. Compare the way you’re moving your mouth to the way that native speakers move their mouths, to see where you might be going wrong.

Make sure to watch videos that are close to the mouth of the speaker so you can see the smaller details. This playlist from BBC Learning English is a good example.

Watch the video, and try your best to copy the exact position of their mouth while looking in the mirror to see if it matches. You can pause the video to make this process easier while you look between the mirror and the screen.

By making adjustments to your mouth shape or tongue placement, you can make your pronunciation clearer, and more natural.

Practice makes perfect, so the best way you can improve your pronunciation in English is to practice consistently. The activities above are a great way to train your mouth to produce the correct sounds, and with enough practice it will become like second nature.

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To improve in any accent of English, such as American, it’s important to surround yourself with that accent as much as possible. This means, in the case of the American accent, watching American TV shows, talking to American people, and learning from American teachers.

If you want to learn more about how to perfect your American accent, with details of specific aspects of pronunciation, check out this handy guide!

You get the best results when you can do some English pronunciation practice every day. Luckily, you won’t always need a conversation partner for this! With the solo exercises above, you can work toward becoming an excellent English speaker whether you’re alone or with other people.

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