How can i speak English like a American?

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Accent

Answer 1

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I've answered this question asked by someone else already, but here I go again.
First, WHY would you want to speak like an American? I'm Canadian. Believe me, you should aspire to speak like a Canadian instead. Canada is a cultural mosaic while America is a melting pot. Canada encourages people to celebrate their heritage and allows for dual citizenship, all of which is frowned upon in the U.S. If you speak with an accent indicating that English is not your first language, this is a NORMAL thing in Canada and no one will think any the worse of you.
Second, if you insist on speaking like an American, you do NOT have to learn your grammar as otheres have suggested; rather, FORGET the grammar you do know, especially the present perfect. Americans do not say, "I have forgotten my key." They say, "I forgot my key," and they wouldn't be able to explain when one is supposed to use the present perfect as opposed to the past simple.
Third, Americans have a tendency to swallow their words, so I would recommend you put large amounts of gum in your mouth and speak while you chew.
Fourth, there are so many different accents throughout the North American continent. You can't just say "American accent".
Fifth, be proud that you have learned English on top of your mother tongue. It's not easy to learn a different language. Congratulations on having done so.
Good luck in your endeavours.

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Very interesting answer, great

Answer 2

ure a fob ok and face it

Answer 3

Don't try. Just speak English as you would, and you will pick it up in no time. Why would you want to speak like an American? I am Russian, and moved here when I was 3. I am 16 now, and I still like to speak with my Russian accent. I can speak like an American, but I like my Russian accent much better. It makes me remember my heritage.

Answer 4

Listen, and watch American TV shows or movies.

Answer 5

English like an American?
Every state has a different sound.

Answer 6

If you are living in the U.S. you can take a speech class at any university or communit college. Better yet, take a speech class at a drama school where you will learn to speak standard American English. You don't want to learn a dialect of American English.

Answer 7

Keep talking to Americans. you will pick up the accent.

Answer 8

* Try to speak from nose
* Learn quite a few slangs and use F word and S word a lot
* Grammer doesn't matter
* Animals can also be called by sex as calling them by their name might put you in embrassing situation

Thats how Americans speaks...

Answer 9

Practice.

Answer 10

Improving your pronunciation, taking phonetic lessons, and practicing

Answer 11

watch tv program and practise as more as possible.

Answer 12

Watch CNN instead of BBC;) And - american films;) Well, generally I think most of us have no accent - only the one of our native language... I would love to speak british, but ... I don't know, looks like I was born with american - sb told me... And it "improved" as I had an american teacher.. - maybe try that?

Answer 13

Practice makes perfect, they say. It is not always true though. Depending on how old you are, whether you live in America or not, and of course depending on the amount of communication (both when you speak and listen), you will get to a certain degree of pronunciation. I am a professional translator and I lived in USA for three years now, but I still speak with a Russian accent myself. I heard of a 76-year old woman, living in Britain, who moved there when she was little, and she speaks with an accent still. Try hard, attempt to listen not only to the words, but the ways they are pronounced. Also try to sing after American singers - it will be fun, not boring way to practice. If you have an opportunity ask an American to correct your pronunciation, and don't get offended by it. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, don't forget, that the main thing is your ABILITY to speak the language - they understand you, that's really all that matters. HOW you speak it is another matter - you want to be better? please yourself, but don't get stressed if it doesn't work out - most of people don't even speak a second language.