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What is Contrastive Stress?
This video explores the concept of contrastive stress in English sentences, showcasing how emphasis on different words can alter the meaning without changing the grammar or order. The example “She doesn’t think this is a… Read more
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The 4 Types of Sentence Stress
In this introductory video lesson, you will learn about the four types of sentence stress in English and how to use stress to emphasize important information. Understanding sentence stress is crucial as it conveys our… Read more
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What are High Rise Terminals (HRT), Uptalk & Australian Questioning Intonation (AQI)
The video discusses a specific pattern of intonation known by various names such as high rising terminal, uptalk, and Valley Girl talk. This pattern is characterized by a rising intonation in statements, making them sound… Read more
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