You’re unlikely to sound like a native but it’s also not really needed. English is a really mixed up language and we (native speakers) are used to diversity.
There’s actually a huge variations between different regions of the UK let alone native speakers from the rest of the world. So feel confident that it’s OK to retain your own accent as long as it’s not so strong it stops people from understanding you.
If for some reason you did manage to adopt a regional English accent then we’d actually find that quite funny. :D
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I wouldn't prioritize so much sounding as a native speaker unless you fear discrimination that may affect your career or personal life.
Under my point of view I view keeping your accent as part of your identity and something that makes you unique.
I totally agree with that too.
You’re unlikely to sound like a native but it’s also not really needed. English is a really mixed up language and we (native speakers) are used to diversity.
There’s actually a huge variations between different regions of the UK let alone native speakers from the rest of the world. So feel confident that it’s OK to retain your own accent as long as it’s not so strong it stops people from understanding you.
If for some reason you did manage to adopt a regional English accent then we’d actually find that quite funny. :D
I used to appreciate to hear this actually. However, now I'm a father who needs to teach his son speaking, and I feel that I'm not good enough.
Nothing to worry about there - he'll pick it up from his peers. You'd do better to be sure he learns your first language as well.