What should I do if my child has difficulty in pronunciation?

Inaccurate pronunciation is a common problem for children in the process of learning to speak. At this time, if the child's pronunciation is not corrected in time according to the correct method, it will be more difficult to correct it later. Therefore, it is necessary to let the child change the wrong pronunciation in time and let the child form good language habits. There are many ways to correct children's incorrect pronunciation, such as parents setting an example by speaking standard Mandarin, encouraging children to speak more, strengthening children's communication with peers, and cultivating children's listening ability. Next, I will introduce to you the specific solutions to children’s developmental disorders, hoping to provide a reference for you!

1. Provide children with a good language environment

When talking to children, try to speak slowly and use standard Mandarin pronunciation. You can let your child listen to more audios with standard pronunciation, encourage your child to speak more, and give your child the opportunity to make mistakes boldly, but don't ignore his mistakes. Let your child correct them step by step.

Let your child interact more with children of the same age. For example, you can take your baby with you when you attend banquets or gatherings in public places; on weekends, let your baby visit other children's homes, or invite other children to your home to play... In this process, your baby can learn to communicate with others and eliminate timidity and shyness.

2. Cultivate children's listening ability

Only by listening correctly can one pronounce correctly. Children's hearing needs to be cultivated. Pinyin can be used to help children learn correct pronunciation. If they can spell, they will naturally be able to read, and if they can read, they will be able to speak. When teaching children pronunciation, let them look at the adult's mouth shape (lip shape, tongue position).

3. Guide children to express themselves

For example, if he wants to point at something, you can pretend that you don’t understand and guide him to express it. If he really doesn’t want to say it, you can say one word and let the child fill in the rest. When talking to your baby, you should be calm and listen to what your child says patiently. Wait until he finishes speaking before you ask questions or express your opinions.

4. Questioning and teaching stimulates the brain

When teaching children to speak, you should focus on real objects. This will make them interested and their memories more profound. Also, ask them more questions during the teaching process.