Linking and reducing sounds are essential aspects of natural English speech. To practice linking, you could read aloud from a text and consciously try to connect the final sound of one word with the initial sound of the next. For sound reduction, be aware that some vowel sounds in unstressed syllables often become a schwa (/ə/) in natural speech. Resources like Lillypad.ai can be particularly beneficial in practicing these aspects, as they provide personalized feedback on your speech.