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Study this unique sound in American English.

Dark L vs. OH: email vs. emai-oh

Dark L vs. OH:  email vs. emai-oh

Don't mispronounce words that end in the Dark L -- many non-native speakers incorrectly make an 'oh' ending.  Learn how to make the Dark L and the dark sound instead of the OH. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, OH [oʊ] as in NO, Videos Tagged With: Comparison, Dark L

How to Pronounce LITTLE

How to Pronounce LITTLE

LITTLE is more than a little hard to pronounce.  Get the tips and tricks you need to say this word like natives, in American English. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/CMfGNeZEQQo Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, Specific Words, T [t] as in TIME, Videos Tagged With: Dark L, Flap T

How to Pronounce GIRL

How to Pronounce GIRL

Learn how to pronounce a very challenging word:  Girl!  Learn how the make the R and the Dark L together.  The SHAPE, or intonation, of the voice is very important.  It will help you make these sounds naturally. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: R [ɹ] as in RUN, Specific Words, UR [ɜ] as in BIRD, Videos Tagged With: Dark L

How to say I HAVE A COLD

How to say I HAVE A COLD

I had a cold ... but I still made a video for you!  Can you say this phrase with a dropped H?  Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Dark L, Words that Begin with H Reductions

How to Pronounce PEOPLE

How to Pronounce PEOPLE

This word has a crazy spelling!  Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by sound, knowing what’s stressed and what’s not. Then put it all together to feel confident using this word in American English conversation. YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, Dark L

Rachel’s English at the Farmer’s Market!

Rachel’s English at the Farmer’s Market!

Come explore the Union Square Farmer’s Market in New York city and learn how to pronounce words with AH+R like ‘farm’ and ‘market’.  Also, study the Dark L and the word ‘apple’. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AH [ɑ] as in FATHER, Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Dark L, Questions

How to Pronounce T + Dark L

How to Pronounce T + Dark L

The T and Dark L combination is common, appearing in words like ‘little’.  What should you do with your tongue to make these sounds next to each other?  Learn in this video. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, T [t] as in TIME, Videos Tagged With: Dark L

How to Pronounce Word vs. World

How to Pronounce Word vs. World

What is the difference between WORD and WORLD?  Just the Dark L.  Many student have a hard time with the UR vowel, the R consonant, and the Dark L.  But after watching this video, you'll feel much more confident saying these two words. YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Comparison, Dark L

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