Frank Merton
Member
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2013
- Member Type
- Retired Academic
- Native Language
- English
- Home Country
- United States
- Current Location
- Vietnam
Many Vietnamese practicing their English on me want me to correct their pronunciation. I generally do if the error is such as to prevent understanding, but I assure them that Americans (and I think the English too) tend to think foreign accents are either cute or romantic or (in the case of a Russian or German accent) a sign of intelligence, and the important thing is to be accurate enough to be able to be readily understood but, unless they are preparing for a test where pronunciation will be graded, not to worry otherwise.
Does anyone disagree with this or want to offer any refinement?
Does anyone disagree with this or want to offer any refinement?