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Schwa and R Words Start Practicing!
Return to Main Page The Schwa with -ER, -AR and -OR Endings When these three spellings are used as endings, they usually sound like –ur, a schwa plus the R sound. This also works with similar endings like –ard. Please remember that when these spellings occur in the middle of a word (not the end), other…
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Word Stress in Sentences Casual
Return to Main Page The Schwa Sound: Casual Word Stress in Sentences Here we will practice the same sentences, but more casually. When speaking this way, you will use less stress, pause less often and let the words flow together more. When you see “same,” this means that there are no extra points of casual…
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Word Stress in Sentences Formal
Return to Main Page The Schwa Sound: Formal Word Stress in Sentences As you repeat the following sentences, practice the main techniques of word stress:– stress important words– reduce small words– speak in phrases and pause between phrases– let words flow together Use the video to listen and repeat. Consumer Trends 1. We have developed…
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Schwa Sound Words Start Practicing!
Return to Main Page The Schwa Sound All of these words have stress on the first syllable. The schwa sounds are in bold print. If there are two vowels, like ou, there is just one schwa sound. buzzword jealous justify effort version country journalist humorous front runner balance flourish journey instance comfortable* vigorous function junk summarize…
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The Schwa Sound Diagram and Explanation
Return to Main Page The Schwa Sound The schwa is the simplest vowel sound that you can make. Relax your mouth, let air out and that’s it. It is equivalent to the U sound in the word up. The schwa has a special place in phonetics because of its simplicity. If a vowel sound gets reduced,…
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The Schwa Sound: Supplement on Small Word Use
Return to Main Page Let’s look at these sentences again to analyze the articles and prepositions. Rule 1 for using “a”–Use “a” before a noun that is mentioned for the first time. Also, use “a” if you could substitute the word “one.”Memorize verb phrases: attend to, looking for, thanks forNotice when “to” is joining two…
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About The Company, Attending Conferences Social Networking, Member Pages
Learn new English rules with these Member-only pages. Return to Main Page Business Questions Practice these questions with your instructor. Use them to discover pronunciation and grammar tips for your everyday business vocabulary. The Company, Agency, or Business 1. What is your workplace’s mission statement? If you do not know it, what is it approximately? In…
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Casual Conversation, Talking About Yourself, Member Pages
Learn new English rules with these Member-only pages. Return to Main Page Business Questions Practice these questions with your instructor. Use them to discover pronunciation and grammar tips for your everyday business vocabulary. The common phrase “tell me about yourself” is used in business interviews, business socials and casual social events. For a professional, it is…
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