VOA慢速英语:Improve Your Pronunciation By Setting Reasonable Goals

短语讲解：

1. When English learners begin studying English after a certain age, they are not able to sound exactly like a native English speaker.

be able to 能够; 能
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。

2. This is what results in an accent, according to Hinkel.

according to 根据，按照
例句：According to her, grandfather called at noon.
据她说,祖父在中午打来电话。

3. In other words, having an accent is a natural part of the aging process of the brain.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：In other words, the process of economic growth is under way.
换句话说，经济增长过程正在进行。

4. She suggests working on specific areas of pronunciation that you can improve, instead of trying to sound like a native speaker.

instead of （用…） 代替…， （是…）而不是…
例句：I decided to treat myself to a taxi, eg instead of walking.
我决定坐他一次计程车。

5. She said that learners should not be tricked by people who claim to be able to help people get rid of their accents:

get rid of 除掉，去掉
例句：How to get rid of the difficulties is still a great problem.
怎样才能摆脱困境仍是个大问题。