In order to speak any language, you should pay attention to pronunciation.
In the video below you will learn about the most common pronunciation mistakes that English learners make:
An accurate and adequate pronunciation will not only help you improve your speaking skills, but also your listening skills. You will also feel more confident when you are in a situation in which you have to communicate in English.
Also remember that accent is not important, pronunciation is! You need to pronounce well in order to make yourself understood, so it's high time you started doing something about it.
How to start:
Read out loud for 5 or 10 minutes a day. (If possible, record yourself)
Get to know English sounds. Remember there are many sounds in English that do not exist in Spanish. You need to find out which ones are difficult for you. Usually, Spanish speakers tend to struggle with vowel sounds, or some diphthong and consonant sounds, such as the sibilant.
Practise saying tongue twisters. They are fun and they will help you improve your pronunciation much faster.
Learn minimal pairs and practise them. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcZ2kf1sy7Y&t=4s)
Watch the following video to learn how to sound better in English:
Fortunately, nowadays there are many free resources to help you improve.
Some resources which I think you will find interesting:
Remember that practice makes perfect
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