38 The importance of pronunciation In the IELTS speaking test, 25% of your score is for pronunciation. Many
students confuse 'pronunciation' with 'accent'. These are not the same thing!
Nobody expects you to speak with a perfect British English or American English
accent. In fact, the examiner will not judge your accent at all.
Your pronunciation score is based on these things:
intonation (the rise and fall of your voice)
It's not easy to improve these things quickly or through deliberate practice.
Good pronunciation is usually the result of lots of listening and copying. The
best tip is: stop worrying about your accent, and focus on speaking clearly.
