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9 Days to Better English Pronunciation
15 Lessons
Welcome Module
Welcome & Overview
Welcome to your course! Here's a little about what to expect as we work together, and a "bird's eye view" of the course.
Lesson 1: Tone, Linking, and Word Stress in English
Pronunciation is more than individual sounds. Learn the importance of tone, linking, and word stress in English.
Module 1: Vowel Sounds
Learn English Short & Long Vowel Sounds
Learn the 10 most common sounds for vowels (A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y) in stressed syllables: the short and long sounds.
Rules for English Vowel Pronunciation
Learn the most common spelling clues that a vowel will be short or long. These rules aren't always followed, but they WILL help you with pronouncing & spelling words.
Other Vowel Sounds
Learn & practice the other vowel sounds of English (au/aw, oi, oo, ou, & ow.)
Video on Vowels Followed by Rs (Optional)
Learn the ways to pronounce vowels followed by Rs in AmericanEnglish.
Module 1 Survey
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Module 2: Consonants
Mod. 2 Les 1a: The Common Sounds of Consonants in American English
An overview of the different ways consonants (letters that are not vowels) can be pronounced in American English.
Consonants 1b- audio part 2
Learn and practice the sounds of consonants in American English from H to S & Sh.
Consonants 1C- audio part 3
Learn and practice consonant sounds in American English from T to Z.
Mod. 2 Les. 2A L and R Practice
This video can help if you have trouble hearing and/or pronouncing the difference between the sounds of 'L' and 'R' in English words.
Mod. 2 Les. 2B Optional Video with Extra L and R Practice
This is extra 'L' and 'R' practice if you need more.
Lesson 3: Homophones
Learn the most common homophones (words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.)
Bonus: Discussing past work and pronouncing past tense verbs
Practice discussing what you and your team have worked on
Module 2 Survey
Please complete this survey to review your progress (& to help me improve this module.)