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The 24 Consonant Sounds in English

The video provides a brief overview of the 24 English consonant sounds, categorized into 6 plosives, 9 fricatives, 2 affricates, 3 nasals, and 4 approximants. It explains their arrangement on the phonemic chart and the… Read more
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
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

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Connected Speech

Dropped Consonants in English Pronunciation

In English, speaking quickly can lead to the loss of sounds, particularly at the end of words such as /t/ and /d/. This phenomenon, known as elision or dropped consonants, is common in connected speech.… Read more
Connected Speech: Vowel reduction, weak forms & the schwa sound /ə/

In this informative video, we explore how vowels change, uncover the schwa sound, and grasp weak forms in English. Understanding how sounds shift in unstressed parts of words is crucial for natural pronunciation. The guide… Read more
Assimilation, Elision & Intrusion in English Pronunciation

The video lesson provides an overview of three features in spoken English connected speech: assimilation, elision, and intrusion. Assimilation involves a sound changing to become more similar to a neighboring sound, while elision refers to… Read more

Vowels: Monophthongs

Vowel Sounds – Short ʌ & Long a: in English Pronunciation

A video about the short /ʌ/ and long /a:/ monophthong sounds in English. Join our easy-to-follow tutorial designed for English learners. In this lesson, we’ll focus on the short /ʌ/ and long /a:/ vowel sounds… Read more
Vowel Sounds – Short ɪ & Long i: in English Pronunciation

A video lesson about the short /ɪ/ and long /i:/ vowel. Both are monophthong sounds in English. Read more
Practise the Long Vowel Sounds in English

This video provides practice for the long vowel sounds of English, covering all the long vowel sounds from the Vowel Chart using phonemic symbols from the IPA. Each long vowel sound is indicated by a… Read more

Vowels: Diphthongs

The Diphthong /əʊ/ in English Pronunciation

This video explains how the English diphthong /əʊ/ is formed by combining the central vowel sound /ə/ (= the schwa) with the near-close near-back rounded vowel /ʊ/ (funnily, this is also sometimes called the horseshoe… Read more
Triphthongs in English – diphthong & /ə/ combination in one syllable

This video explains what triphthongs are: a combination of three vowel sounds in one syllable. The usual pattern is: a diphthong + the central vowel sound /ə/ (= the schwa) all together forming one syllable,… Read more
The Phonemic Chart – Vowel & Consonant Sounds in English

The video covers English vowel, diphthong, and consonant sounds using the IPA symbols. It explains the organization of the phonemic chart and the sound groups like monophthongs, diphthongs, and consonants. The content provides a comprehensive… Read more

Consonants

How to pronounce Plural Nouns in English

The video explores three ways to pronounce regular plural nouns in English: with an unvoiced /s/, with a voiced /z/, and with a voiced /ɪz/. It explains the reasons behind these pronunciations and provides numerous… Read more
Light L & Dark L – The lateral approximant

The sound /l/ is a lateral approximant, also sometimes called a sonorant. It can be divided into light and dark /l/. The dark /l/ is velarized which means the back of our tongue is raised… Read more
What are consonant clusters?

The video explores consonant clusters, also known as consonant compounds or blends. These are consecutive consonant sounds without a vowel in between. It discusses the rules of phonotactics in English for initial consonant clusters and… Read more

Phonology Topics

Syllable structure: What are onset, nucleus & coda?

The video explores syllable structure, comprising three components: onset (one or more consonant sounds at the beginning), nucleus (one vowel sound forming the core), and coda (one or more consonants at the end). A syllable… Read more
Minimal Pairs Exercise: Long and Short Vowels

The video practices hearing the difference between long and short vowel sounds in minimal pairs. Minimal pairs are almost identical words that differ in one sound, such as “fit” and “feet.” Learning to distinguish these… Read more
Contracted Forms in English – Part 2

In this second video on contracted forms in English we are going to look at some more contractions. Each type of contraction is followed by a pronunciation practice with short sentences to help you master… Read more

Intonation & Sentence Stress

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
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
Introduction to Intonation in English

The video provides an overview of intonation in English, focusing on pitch variations in speech. Intonation plays a crucial role in expressing meaning and attitude, shaping the message conveyed. Even simple words like ‘Hello’ can… Read more

Word Stress

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