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Pronunciation of Vowels
Return to Main Page The vowels include the letters A, E, I, O and U. Here, they are listed according to the position within the mouth.Click on the letters to view a video with each pronunciation group.Click on the lessons to return to the class. Letters Position Lessons Short A Short O/Open A Long I For all of these…
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Pronunciation of Consonants
Return to Main Page The consonants include all the letters except A, E, I, O, and U. Here, they are listed according to the position within the mouth.Click on the letters to watch videos and practice the sounds.Click on the lessons to return to the class. Letters Position Lessons T D L N The tip of the tongue is on the ridge behind the…
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Pronunciation Practice
Return to Main Page Here are a few tips: Speak aloud Use repetition Read aloud Listen to videos and audio books Speak aloud This sounds obvious, but I know that life can be busy and it is not always easy to find a quiet, private room for practicing. However, it is definitely necessary to speak…
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Lessons in the Course
Understanding the Lessons in the Course Return to Main Page In every lesson, you will find four parts:DiagramWord listsWord Stress FormalWord Stress Casual If you want to pre and post-test yourself on every lesson, start by clicking on the Word Stress Formal page. This will provide you with a set of sentences, and you can…
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Setting Goals
Return to Main Page Goals are important in pronunciation training because there will be ups and downs as you progress. Many people feel very excited at first and then feel frustrated as the process takes longer expected, then feel excited again after getting some compliments from people they know, and so on. During my twenty…
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Order of Study
Choosing the Order of Study Return to Main Page Question: When you study pronunciation, should you study everything or only the sounds you need? And in what order? Here are a couple methods. Choose the one that seems right for you. 1. The Results-Oriented Approach. Learn important sounds first. I use this method with professionals…
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Common Questions
Common Questions about Pronunciation Training Return to Main Page 1. Can I actually change the way I speak? Yes! I have taught English language skills for 20 years and pronunciation skills specifically for about twelve years, and I have worked with professionals from many different countries. All of the students who studied for at least…
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Pronunciation Training
About Pronunciation TrainingWhat to Expect Return to Main Page Pronunciation training is very physical in nature. You are changing sounds that you speak. You are changing the way you move your mouth, for instance, your tongue and your jaw. We can compare pronunciation training with running. If you are just starting to run, and you…
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