Thoughts on Pronunciation

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

How important is pronunciation when speaking English?

Press conference

Watch parts of each speech and listen to these 3 leaders, concentrate on how they speak and present themselves. How does Rutte compare? He is of course speaking a second language but how do you rate his English?

How does Mark Rutte sound?

Does Mark's pronunciation effect how seriously you take him?

1. Yes
2. No

Now a speech made by local chap Frans Timmermans

What's the difference?

Rare footage of Putin speaking English

Even members of parliament have trouble understanding each other! Can you understand this Scottish MP?

Now just a few films for a bit of fun that still demonstrate the importance of pronunciation!