Susan Stockenstroom

My sessions focus on pronunciation. My emphasis is on speech and speaking. Colloquial, day-to-day expressions and idioms for instant recognition and understanding. Enacting roles and playing word games to hone the way the words are spoken. Brilliant tongue twisting rhymes and rhythms to capture the richness of English.
Children usually have no problems when learning new things, be they physical, technical, verbal or focal.
The reason for this is that although they do not know how to read or write, they do and will listen... and COPY.
The first stories children hear are nursery rhymes which are geared for fun and repetition. Not only that, but all grown ups who listen to songs sung in a foreign language simply mouth and repeat the words without trying to read them whilst they sing along to popular and familiar hits.

Pronunciation: Pronunciation is a crucial aspect of speaking English like a native, and repetition can be a valuable tool for practicing and improving your pronunciation. By repeating words and phrases out loud, you can get a feel for how they should sound and begin to develop a more natural-sounding accent. You can also use repetition to practice difficult sounds or sound combinations that may be challenging for non-native speakers.
Vocabulary: Building a strong vocabulary is essential for speaking English fluently, and repetition can help you to learn new words and phrases more quickly and effectively. By repeating new words and phrases over and over again, you can help your brain to encode the information and make it more easily retrievable. You can also use repetition to practice using new words in different contexts and to review and reinforce the words you have learned.
Fluency: Repetition can also help you to improve your overall fluency in English by allowing you to practice using the language more consistently. By speaking English regularly and repeating words and phrases out loud, you can become more comfortable using the language and improve your ability to communicate effectively.
Overall, the power of repetition lies in its ability to help learn new information more effectively and retain it in long-term memory. By incorporating repetition into language learning routines, you will make rapid progress and speak English like a native.