Tag: education
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New Words: Schwa Sound Practice
Create the schwa sound by holding your mouth in a neutral position and just saying u as in up. This sound is made in the middle of the mouth. It is the upside-down e in the IPA, not the upside-down v (made in the back of the mouth). Just concentrate on creating a simple, bright…
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Prefixes 3: New Vocabulary and Pronunciation
The Prefix BE Pronunciation tips: BE is pronounced with a long E as in the insect, the bee. However, when people speak quickly, they often reduce this long E to a schwa sound, the neutral sound u in up. Review the schwa sound diagram below. Both pronunciations of BE are okay.This prefix is usually not stressed. Prefix…
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Prefixes 2: Vocabulary and Pronunciation
More Prefixes with A Prefix Meaning a, ac, ad, af, al, an, ap, as, at to, toward, near, in addition to, by These words use prefixes an- to at-. Pronunciation tips: In these prefixes, A is usually pronounced with the schwa sound, the sound of U in up. These prefixes are usually not stressed.Note: Say A as in cat in apprehensive and ascertain. Answer the questions to practice using the…
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Present Perfect Progressive
* Refer a friend and get two extra classes, one for you and one for your friend. Help your friend get started by scheduling a consultation. For the present perfect progressive, use have or has + been + -ing verb. Examples: I have been studying English for 3 years. He has been learning to drive…
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