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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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Written Assessment
Written Assessment in Pronunciation Return to Main Page This assessment has the following sections: · Pronouncing Major Sounds · Rules of the American Dialect · American Vowel Sounds · Stress and Intonation This is a comprehensive pre-test. You can copy-paste this assessment to save it in a format that works for you or simply note your answers. Please save in…
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Recorded Assessment
Return to Main Page Recorded Pronunciation Pre-tests To get a record of your current abilities in pronunciation, record yourself reading the script below. Do not try too hard! On this attempt, we want a baseline measurement of where you are now. Remember to note the date when you save your recording. Evaluation Script Hello. You…
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750 Business Words Pronunciation Course
Perfect Your Pronunciation and Stress with 750 Business Words Get started now! Learn about One-to-One Classes or Schedule a Free Consultation. Return to Main Page Unit 1: Basic American English Sounds Introduction Lesson 1Basic T sounds Lesson 2 -ATE and Final T Lesson 3 F, V, TH Sounds Lesson 4J, CH, NG, NK, B, P…
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Word Stress in Sentences Casual
Return to Main Page Y Sounds: 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 English…
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Word Stress in Sentences Formal
Return to Main Page Y Sounds: 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. Reward for Excellence 1. Our team…
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