The Power of Exaggeration in Second Language Acquisition

Different ways you can use exaggeration to accelerate you language acquisition

Welcome, aspiring polyglot! The most common question I am asked across any language that someone might be working on is, “How do I improve my accent to speak more like a native?” and that is what we will address in this post. My methods may be a bit different than others, and I have written about this before, I’ll link those down below, but it does all work. The biggest issue is that most people give up before they have the chance to see any meaningful results.

Working on your accent is not fun. It’s worse than doing vocabulary flashcards and memorizing grammar structures. Most people would rather consume than create and accent work demands creation. If you aren’t willing to make a fool out of yourself when you are practicing at home, you will make a fool out of yourself when you get out and finally have the chance to test your metal with native speakers. Here are some things you can do to ensure you are practicing in a way that sets you up for success when it’s game time.