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Old 22-Jun-2009, 16:21
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Default Typical errors in pronounciation for ESL

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I am looking for information about typical errors/mistakes in pronounciation for those who learn English as a second language/for foreign learners of English.


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I think that Spanish students make mistakes when they have to pronounce sounds they don't have in their first language.

e.g. think (th), singing (ng), decision (sion), job (j).

Apart from that, it's very difficult to copy the rhythm.
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