Tag: english
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Spoken Grammar
Most professionals know written grammar very well, but spoken grammar can be a different story, especially for those in career fields that do not involve speaking. However, like any challenge, spoken grammar is definitely fix-able! All you have to do is isolate grammar points and work on them. Simple Present Third Person We add -s…
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New Vocabulary: Questions from Students
Questions from Students The following word and phrase list was assembled during classes with students. Students asked about these words and phrases in terms of both pronunciation and, sometimes, meaning. Practice with the video here. quiet, quite, quit ceiling – sailing – selling qualify serious vs. series seek/ sick put the mind at ease how…
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Prefixes 15: New Words and Pronunciation
*** Get your English skills evaluated and work on key points to achieve your goals. Start by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix Multi Pronunciation tips: The i in multi can be pronounced with a Long E as in need or a Long I as in .Both pronunciations are acceptable. Usually, this prefix is not stressed. Prefixes Meaning multi many Answer…
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New Vocabulary: Linking Sounds
Linking Sounds Beyond pronunciation guides in dictionaries, there are subtle extra tendencies in pronunciation within any language. In English, we call these linking sounds. When native speakers move from a Long E, Long I or Long A sound to another vowel within a word or phrase, we make a slight Y sound (as in yes)…
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Prefixes 14: New Vocabulary and Pronunciation
*** Get your English skills evaluated. Try it out with a quick assessment by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefixes Di and Bi Prefixes Meaning di, bi two, twice, double Pronunciation tips: When di means two, it can be pronounced with Long I or Short I. Note: The spelling di is an alternate form of bi.In most words, di is a…
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New Vocabulary: the Long I Sound
The Long I sound is technically a diphthong meaning that it’s similar to the oi/oy sound in words like choice and boy. A diphthong is two vowel sounds that slide together to form one syllable. The Long I sound starts on AH as in father and ends on EE as in see. A fun way…
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New Words: the Short I Sound
The Short I sound can make a significant impact on your speech. So often, this sound is expressed as ee in the word see, but the English short I is a soft sound with no wideness in the lips. It is much more similar to a schwa sound. Imagine a low pitch and create a…
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Prefixes 13: New Words and Pronunciation
* ** Take classes with a friend: learn about new options by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix Uni Prefixes Meaning uni one Pronunciation tips: Uni is pronounced yoo-nu with an u as in up sound.The u as in up is a reduced sound–speak it quickly and lightly. This prefix may or may not be stressed. Answer the Questions 1. Describe a time…
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New Words: the Short E Sound
The Short E sound is made with a slightly rectangular position inside the mouth. The three short sounds, e, i, u or Short E, Short I and Schwa are related in that all are made simply and within the mouth (we cannot see how the sounds are made based on lips or facial muscles). However,…
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Prefixes 12: New Words and Pronunciation
* ** Take classes with a friend: learn about new options by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix Semi Prefixes Meaning semi half, somewhat Pronunciation tips: the I in semi can be pronounced with a Long E as in need or a Long I as in fine. Both pronunciations are correct. In this course, we will use the Long E sound.Usually,…
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