(WT)
The first “r” sound was a bit strange. I’m sure you were nervous for this first assignment which is totally understandable! It really sounded like you sounded out each syllable, when it should be one smooth word. It sounds a bit like you haven’t pronounced this word before, so just practice it a while and you will get it!

(O)

You said “Instead of walk” with the perfect tempo and it sounded really natural! It really depends on the person, but usually “instead of” is emphasized when speaking. I know that’s a really tough point for some people, but you did a great job.

(ST)
There was a pretty long pause between “rolled down” and “my windows”. This phrase is just a normal verb into noun construction, so there shouldn’t be a pause there. If you read the script maybe 2-3 more times, I think you will nail this.

(WT)
I know it is tough because of the ‘d’ sound in the middle, but ideally this should be a smooth single word. Think about emphasizing the “w” sound after the “d” and I think this will be easier for you.

(A)
Your “bit” sounded a bit like “bid”. The “T” sound in English is a bit more “poppy” than the Japanese “t” sounds. Try to push the air out it a little more and this will sound more natural.

(ST)
The whole phrase “Weekend is still days away” was not very smooth with each sound feeling separate. It feels like you weren’t confident with your “still” pronunciation. Practice it a few more times and I’m sure you can make this sentence smoother.

(ST)
It sounded like you put two commas in the sentence: “Once I finish college, I am hoping to quit, working at Red Robin.” It is fine to have a pause after “Once I finish college,” but after “I am hoping to quit” it is not, since it’s right in the middle of the sentence.

(ST)
In the “pay is great there” phrase, you pronounced the “pay” strongly but nothing else. Some emphasis is fine, but this is too much.

(WW)
With “Take them” you actually pronounced it like “take ‘em”, which means you are probably comfortable talking in casual situations. It’s totally cool at those times, but since this a pronunciation course I have to tell you that is usually not the correct pronunciation. With friends that’s fine, but when not with friends you should fully pronounce the two words.