Do I need to remove my accent to speak clearly?

You can work on intelligibility while keeping features of your accent. Begin with a word, ending, or stress pattern that affected a real exchange, and check what the listener understood. A difference from one dictionary recording does not by itself establish an error; English has pronunciation variation.

Use the checks below to choose a specific practice target. Recorded dictionary models are useful references, while valid English accents can differ. The aim is to communicate your meaning clearly, not to erase your identity or meet a promised improvement deadline.

Common English Pronunciation Mistakes: A Practical Checking Guide →