11 Sep Why learn the IPA?
Why learn the International Phonetic Alphabet? The International Phonetic Alphabet is a tool that linguists use to transcribe the actual speech...
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10 Sep How Not To Pronounce TH in English
Speakers of English often mispronounce TH. Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid. Not many languages pronounce <th> in the same...
21 Jul Silent Letters in English
Many English words have silent letters. Learn the top mispronounced words with silent letters in English English spelling to sound relationships...
25 May Connected speech: What is it and why is it important?
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Connected Speech & Phonology: Words don't do social distancing When we speak, we don't pause between words. Words knock into each...
07 May Using Intonation To Show Genuine Engagement & Interest: Pronounce British English Like A Native Speaker
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What is the high fall in British English intonation and what does it involve? English is a stress-timed language. Each sentence...
17 Apr Derive Maximum Benefit From Your Pronunciation Course
All My Successful Pronunciation Students Have One Thing In Common. Practice. We've all seen those ads for English classes that promise...
10 Feb 5 Things You Should Know About Voicing
Where does your voice come from? How does the voice work? You might already have heard of the "voice box" and...
10 Feb How To Speak Quickly But Clearly
You don't have to slow down and you don't have to exaggerate* * (in natural daily speech) Let's debunk a common myth....
05 Apr Learn The World’s Sexiest Accent!
"British Accent" Voted Most Attractive Does Judi Dench make you weak at the knees? According to a recent poll, the “British...
23 Mar Pronouncing the Glottal Stop in English
Glottal Stops & How To Pronounce Them Glottal stops are important if you want to sound more British. Listen to this...
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