🗣️Confidence in speaking is key to improving English pronunciation.
💼Vu Van's personal experience as an English learner and creator of Elsa Speak drives the development of the app.
🌍Pronunciation challenges are common among international students and professionals.
🎙️Feedback from a private speaking coach can help identify pronunciation mistakes and improve communication skills.
🔁Consistent practice is essential for developing fluent and comprehensible English speech.
What is Elsa Speak?
—Elsa Speak is a mobile app that uses AI to improve English pronunciation.
What motivated Vu Van to create Elsa Speak?
—Vu Van's personal struggles with English pronunciation and his passion for education.
Can you improve English pronunciation without getting rid of your accent?
—Yes, having an accent is not a problem; the focus should be on clear and comprehensible speech.
Is watching Netflix or YouTube helpful for improving pronunciation?
—While exposure to English media can be beneficial, targeted practice and feedback are more effective for pronunciation improvement.
How long does it take to improve English pronunciation?
—Improving pronunciation is a continuous process that requires consistent practice over time.
00:00Introduction to Vu Van, CEO of Elsa Speak, and his passion for helping English learners improve their pronunciation.
05:00Vu Van shares his personal struggles with English pronunciation and the impact it had on his confidence.
10:30The importance of feedback in improving pronunciation and why private speaking coaches can be valuable resources.
15:45Discussion on the role of accents in English pronunciation and why clear and comprehensible speech is more important than eliminating accents.
20:10Vu Van explains how Elsa Speak uses AI technology to provide personalized pronunciation feedback and practice exercises.
25:55The benefits of consistent practice in developing fluent and confident English speech.
30:20Vu Van shares his vision for Elsa Speak and the impact he hopes to make in the education and language learning space.
