Common English Mistakes in Pronunciation Guides by Slovak Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Slovak speakers from Slovakia when writing a Pronunciation Guide in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect placement of adjectives ('The car red' instead of 'The red car')

When learning English pronunciation, it is important to focus on the soundsdifficultsounds for Slovak speakers. For example, the sound "th" in the word "theater" can be tricky. Practice saying "thebig theaterbig" and "the redapplered" to get used to the correct wordorderof words. Also, pay attention to the "v" and "w" sounds, as in "the vasewhite vase" and "the openwindowopen," which can be confusing.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I corrected the word order in some of the phrases according to standard English usage. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

When learning English pronunciation, it is important to focus on the difficult sounds for Slovak speakers. For example, the sound "th" in the word "theater" can be tricky. Practice saying "the big theater" and "the red apple" to get used to the correct word order. Also, pay attention to the "v" and "w" sounds, as in "the white vase" and "the open window," which can be confusing.

When learning English pronunciation, it is important to focus on the sounds difficult for Slovak speakers. For example, the sound "th" in the word "theater" can be tricky. Practice saying "theater big" and "the apple red" to get used to the correct order of words. Also, pay attention to the "v" and "w" sounds, as in "the vase white" and "the window open," which can be confusing.

Mistake Example #2

Omitting 'it' as a subject in dummy subject sentences ('Is raining' instead of 'It is raining')

Pronunciation of English words can be tricky. It is important to focus on sounds that are not in Slovak language. For example, when saying "th" in "think," yourtongue should be between yourteeth.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"There are just a few errors here: "Is important" should be "It is important" and "tongue should be between teeth" should be "your tongue should be between your teeth"."

Pronunciation of English words can be tricky. It is important to focus on sounds that are not in Slovak language. For example, when saying "th" in "think," your tongue should be between your teeth.

Pronunciation of English words can be tricky. Is important to focus on sounds that are not in Slovak language. For example, when saying "th" in "think," tongue should be between teeth.

Mistake Example #3

Struggles with perfect tenses ('I am here since three years')

When you are learning English pronunciation, it is important to practice regularly. I hamve been practicing these sounds sincefor two months, and I find it helpful to listen to native speakers. You should also try to repeat words and phrases until you feel comfortable with them.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

When you are learning English pronunciation, it is important to practice regularly. I have been practicing these sounds for two months, and I find it helpful to listen to native speakers. You should also try to repeat words and phrases until you feel comfortable with them.

When you are learning English pronunciation, it is important to practice regularly. I am practicing these sounds since two months, and I find it helpful to listen to native speakers. You should also try to repeat words and phrases until you feel comfortable with them.