Yes, you are right. But that can be learnt. Studying phonetics, despite its theoretical aspect, is essential to know how to pronounce but, also (and most impor

Yes, you are right. But that can be learnt. Studying phonetics, despite its theoretical aspect, is essential to know how to pronounce but, also (and most importantly), what sounds to expect. Only when you try and make them do you realize what you should be "expecting to hear". Otherwise, sound becomes simple noise. Accents are, of course, an aggravant and a difficulty: for this you need exposure.