VOA慢速英语:Improve Your Pronunciation By Taking Selfie Videos

短语讲解：

1. Up to a third of his students, he says, have increased their ability to be understood by using two simple actions: slowing down and speaking up.

slow down （使） 慢下来; （使） 生产缓慢
例句：The car slowed down as they passed Customs
过海关的时候，车速慢了下来。
speak up 大声讲; 畅所欲言，清楚地表明看法
例句：If you have any complaint, don't just sulk; speak up.
你有意见提出来, 不要闹意气。

2. The first is simple: focus on the speed and volume levels of one's voice.

focus on 致力于; 使聚焦于
例句：The talks will focus on economic development of the region.
会谈将着重讨论该地区的经济发展。

3. In addition to thinking about how you speak, you can also use strategies from the music industry.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to the tractor, we have acquired a new rice transplanter.
除了拖拉机，我们又添了一台插秧机。

4. So, give the vocal music and selfie video tips a try, and let us know how they work for you!

work for 受雇于; 为…而工作; 效劳; 致力
例句：Comrade Yang will be in charge of that work for the time being.
杨同志将暂时负责那项工作。