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Place of Articulation for Plosives in English

In this lesson, we’ll focus on the place of articulation of plosives in English. Plosives are also called stops. Whilst all plosives share the same manner of articulation, they have different places of articulation. In… Read more
Improve English Pronunciation with -age & -able Endings | Language Learning Tips

The video lesson focuses on practicing the pronunciation of the common word endings -age & -able. The lesson also covers the unique pronunciation of these words as suffixes, compared to standalone words. It includes example… Read more
Mastering Trill Sounds: Special Consonants Explained

This video explores trills, a group of special consonant sounds produced by the vibration of the active articulator against the passive articulator. Unlike taps, trills rely on airflow rather than muscle movement for vibration. While… Read more

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What is Assimilation in English Pronunciation?

The video focuses on assimilation in English phonology, where sounds change to become more similar to the following sound. It’s important for learners to recognize and use assimilation to understand and speak faster. The video… Read more
Linking Sounds Part 1 – Consonant to Vowel

This part 1 video demonstrates linking sounds in speech for improved fluency. It emphasizes connecting words by blending their sounds, especially when a word ending in a consonant is followed by one starting with a… Read more
What is Devoicing of Final Consonants?

This video provides a brief introduction to devoicing in English. It explains how all English sounds can be categorized as either voiced or unvoiced, with devoicing often occurring in sounds at the end of words… Read more

Vowels: Monophthongs

The Vowel Chart – The 12 Monophthongs in British English

The video provides an in-depth explanation of the British English vowel chart, detailing the 12 monophthongs and their production in the mouth. It covers the positioning of sounds along the horizontal and vertical axes, showcasing… Read more
Long & Short Vowel Sound Exercise

The video provides an overview of the 12 monophthongs of British English, including 5 long and 7 short vowel sounds. Recognizing and pronouncing these sounds correctly is crucial in English, as they can change the… Read more
Short Vowel Exercise

This video lesson focuses on practicing the seven short vowel sounds of British English, also known as monophthongs. It emphasizes identifying short vowels in words such as ‘fit’, ‘fun’, ‘fox’, ‘foot’, ‘fell’, ‘fat’, and ‘for’.… Read more

Vowels: Diphthongs

Diphthongs in English – An Introduction

This lesson introduces the 8 diphthong sounds in English, such as /eɪ/ and /aɪ/, which are a combination of two vowel sounds. Unlike single vowel sounds (monophthongs), diphthongs involve movement in the speaking apparatus. The… Read more
Diphthong Exercise – Better Pronunciation

This lesson focuses on practicing seven of the eight English diphthongs, which are double vowel sounds found in words like “house,” “phone,” “boy,” and “nice.” The video includes a quick revision using the “Diphthong Boy”… Read more
The Diphthong /ʊə/ in English Pronunciation

This video teaches you all about the diphthong /ʊə/, a combination of the vowel sound /ʊ/, a near-close back rounded vowel and /ə/, the mid central vowel sound, also called ‘schwa’. These two come together… Read more

Consonants

Place of Articulation for Plosives in English

In this lesson, we’ll focus on the place of articulation of plosives in English. Plosives are also called stops. Whilst all plosives share the same manner of articulation, they have different places of articulation. In… Read more
Mastering Trill Sounds: Special Consonants Explained

This video explores trills, a group of special consonant sounds produced by the vibration of the active articulator against the passive articulator. Unlike taps, trills rely on airflow rather than muscle movement for vibration. While… Read more
What’s the difference between English R vs. rolled Spanish & German R?

The video provides clarity on three commonly confused IPA sound symbols. It covers the standard English R (/ɹ/), the rolled R sound in Spanish (/r/), and the standard German R (/ʁ/ or /ʀ/). The differences… Read more

Phonology Topics

Place of Articulation for Plosives in English

In this lesson, we’ll focus on the place of articulation of plosives in English. Plosives are also called stops. Whilst all plosives share the same manner of articulation, they have different places of articulation. In… Read more
Place of Articulation in English Phonology

This video explores on the various places of articulation in English phonology, such as bilabial, dental, alveolar, post-alveolar, retroflex, velar, palatal and glottal. It delves into how speech sounds are formed at the various places… Read more
Manner of Articulation in English Phonology

This video offers a detailed exploration of English consonant sounds’ manner of articulation, explaining how the lips, tongue, and vocal cords produce plosives, fricatives, and other sounds. The host ensures accessibility by providing real-life examples… Read more

Intonation & Sentence Stress

Intonation Patterns in English Pronunciation

The video discusses English intonation patterns, emphasizing its role in expressing meaning and attitude through pitch, stress, and rhythm. It explores different intonation patterns in statements, questions, and lists, aiming to enhance natural-sounding speech. Understanding… Read more
Intonation in English: What is pitch?

The video explores the concept of pitch, which refers to the highness and lowness of our voice. It is determined by the frequency of vocal cord vibrations, measured in Hertz (Hz). Pitch is distinct from… Read more
Exceptions to the Last Lexical Item Rule (LLI)

The Last Lexical Item Rule (LLI Rule) in English states that the main stress falls on the last lexical item in a sentence, unless the speaker wants to change the neutral meaning. Lexical items include… Read more

Word Stress

The 3 Types of Word Stress in English

The video explores 3 types of word stress: primary & secondary stress, and unstressed syllables. It discusses when secondary stress occurs, differentiating it from primary stress. Additionally, it delves into unstressed syllables, sometimes termed tertiary… Read more
The Great Word Stress Test

Can you stress these 12 words correctly? – Try the Great Word Stress Test! Read more
Word & Sentence Stress in English

The video explores word and sentence stress using the song ‘My Favourite Things’ from ‘The Sound of Music’. The song’s triple time waltz-like structure emphasizes strong syllables on the ‘one’ beat and weak syllables on… Read more

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