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T Before and After N
Return to Main Page How to Changes Near N The T sound rules on the previous page (T = D, TU and TI) are standard American. They apply to all situations from formal to casual. The T sound rules on this page are optional. They are widely used in casual speech. The American T sound…
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Standard T Sounds
Return to Main Page The reduced T sounds are fundamental to the standard American accent. Because of the reduced T sounds and the large vowel sounds, American English sounds more flat and flowing than British English. In this lesson, none of the T sound changes are casual or optional. These are simply part of regular…
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T Sounds Supplement: Practice with Articles
Return to Main Page Article Rules for this Exercise Rule 1: Do not use “the” with the names of universities or colleges unless “of” is in the name, as in “the university of _________.” Example: My friend completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Montana and her graduate studies at Stanford University. He just transferred…
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Word Stress: Casual
Return to Main Page Casual English Once again, let’s start by defining Casual American English. Here are some good times to use it: * when you want to speak quickly * when speaking with coworkers that you know well* when talking about casual subjects such as family life, TV shows or movies* when telling jokes or…
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Word Stress: Formal
Formal Word Stress in Sentences Return to Main Page Here are the basic facts on formal word stress. Remember that you will be practicing these when you repeat sentences during every lesson. Use this page as your guide, and return at any time to review. First, let’s define “formal.” Standard American English is an informal language by…
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Syllable Stress
Return to Main Page Syllable Stress In every lesson, you will practice syllable stress as you repeat words. Remember that a syllable is a beat. The words learn, stress, main and page have one syllable. The words business, perfect, order and minute have two syllables. The words confident and diagram have three syllables. The word explanation has four syllables. Pronunciation has five syllables. How to Speak with Syllable Stress To speak…
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Who Benefits
Return to Main Page Who Benefits from This Course This course is designed for both international professionals as well as Americans. By focusing on one sound group at a time, but including work on stress in each lesson, the course benefits speakers at many levels. International Professionals Many international professionals need to lessen their accents…
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Standard American English
Return to Main Page What is Standard American English ? If you are in America, you know that there are many American dialects. Which one is standard and why? Standard American English originated in the midwest and was adopted by Hollywood. Those who enjoy old movies can remember the days of Cary Grant when a…
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Understand the Lessons
Return to Main Page IThe Daily Lessons Thank you for your subscription to the 750 Business Words course. This class is designed to give you clearer speech, a solid understanding of American English pronunciation and the ability to speak confidently in both formal and informal situations. These are practical, everyday business words. Over 60% are…
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