Basic English Clarity Program
13 Lessons
Module 1: Basics
Why Syllable Stress Matters in English
Correct word and syllable stress in English are important for helping people understand your message. Learn how stress is used in English and start practicing important words.
Networking and Asking or Answering Questions in English
Practice the questions and answers important to networking or conversations in English.
Recognize English 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.)
Vowels Followed by Rs (optional)
Learn the ways to pronounce vowels followed by Rs in AmericanEnglish.
More Help for Clear English Pronunciation
Pronouncing (and Using) Past Tense Verbs in English
Learn to pronounce these verbs for discussing your work in both the present and past tenses.
Homophones (useful but optional)
Learn the most common homophones (words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.)
Bonus Lesson 1a: Common Consonant Sounds in American English
An overview of the different ways consonants (letters that are not vowels) can be pronounced in American English.
Bonus Audio on Consonants 1b
Learn and practice the sounds of consonants in American English from H to S & Sh.
Bonus Audio on Consonants 1C
Learn and practice consonant sounds in American English from T to Z.
Bonus Lesson 1 D: 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.
Bonus Lesson 1E Optional Extra L and R Practice
This is extra 'L' and 'R' practice if you need more.