Vowels – Monophthongs
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The Schwa Sound /ə/ – the central vowel sound in English
A video about the central vowel sound schwa /ə/, the most common vowel sound in English. This subtle yet crucial sound often goes unnoticed. Represented by the IPA sound symbol “ə,” this unstressed vowel plays a significant role in shaping spoken English. Our latest video delves into the world of the schwa, examining its importance Read more
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Vowel Sounds – Short e & Short æ in English pronunciation
A lesson on the short e & short æ vowel sounds in English. Embark on a journey into vowel sounds with our beginner-friendly tutorial. This video introduces the short e and short æ, guiding you on mouth positioning and offering simple examples. Whether you’re starting out or enhancing your speaking skills, this guide makes it Read more
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Vowel Sounds – Short ʊ & Long u: in English pronunciation
A video about the short ʊ & long u: vowel sounds in English. Read more
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Vowel Sounds – Short ɒ & Long ɔ: in English pronunciation
A lesson on the short ɒ & long ɔ: monophthongs in English. Explore the world of short ɒ and long ɔ: sounds in our easy-to-follow video made just for English learners. This video breaks down these vowel sounds in a simple way, showing you how to position your mouth and giving examples. Whether you’re just Read more
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Vowel Sounds – The long ɜ: in English Pronunciation
A video about the long vowel sound /ɜ:/ – monophthong in English pronunciation. In our latest lesson for English learners, we shine a light on the often misunderstood ɜ: sound. This video is designed to make mastering this vowel sound accessible and enjoyable. From explaining mouth positioning to offering practical examples, our guide simplifies the Read more
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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 to help you improve your pronunciation skills. The video breaks down how to position your mouth, shares examples, and makes Read more
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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
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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 colon to show that they are long vowel sounds and not short ones. The video includes practice for the /i:/,… Read more
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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 overview of the sounds found in English, making it a valuable resource for language learners. Read more
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