Transitioning from the Vietnamese accent to the English accent

Mouth Posture

FeatureEnglishVietnamese
Tongue PositionRetracted, tense rootForward, higher
Jaw OpeningWider (especially for diphthongs)More closed

Breath control

  • Use deeper breaths to handle longer phrases.

  • Learn to vary loudness for stress (not just tone).

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