Tag: education
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Prefixes 6: New Words and Pronunciation
The Prefix Dis Prefix Meaning dis not, opposite of Pronunciation tips: Pronounce dis with a short I sound, as in “is.” Try not to use an ee sound. One way to avoid that is to make the short I with a lower pitch. Also, make it more similar to u in up than to ee in…
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Prefixes 5: New Vocabulary and Pronunciation
The Prefix DE Prefix Meaning de from, down, away, against, separate, to do the opposite Pronunciation tips: This prefix is pronounced in two ways: dee or du (u as in up).The dee pronunciation is the original, formal pronunciation. This is frequently reduced to du for a lighter, casual sound.Using the pronunciation du may help with syllable stress.This prefix is usually not stressed.* Exception in DEDICATE, the…
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New Words: OI, OU, OW Sounds
These are the major diphthongs of American English: oi and ou/ow. A diphthong is a technical word meaning that two vowels slide together such that there is only one syllable. Pronounce oi by saying a long O as in no followed by a long E as in see. Pronounce ou/ow by saying a short A…
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Prefixes 4: New Words and Pronunciation
The Prefixes EM/EN Prefix Meaning em, en to cause to Pronunciation tips: EN and EM are pronounced with a short E sound, the E sound in met. These prefixes are usually not stressed with verbs. They are often stressed with nouns. Interesting Pronunciations Enlighten – use the stopped T and strong N or glottal stop as in the words “written” or “gotten”…
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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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