Write about the ways having good pronunciation can help you succeed. What are some strategies you can use to make sure you pronounce new words correctly?

Include any you have learned from this textbook, or any other source. Do you know of any amusing stories about incorrect or unusual pronunciation of words?

What about regional or national differences in the way people from different parts of the country or different countries pronounce the same words?

Have you ever encountered a situation where such differences caused misunderstanding?