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Study heteronyms: words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and different meanings.

These Strange English Words are IMPOSSIBLE! – Heteronyms

Heteronyms pose an incredible challenge to English learners. But don’t worry! I’ll show you the most common examples and exactly how to pronounce them. Heteronyms look the same but are pronounced differently. You will get practice and see multiple … [Read more...]

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JOHN MERROW — Interview a Broadcaster!

Study conversational English in this interview with PBS Broadcaster John Merrow. See how even professionals use reductions and contractions all the time, and learn some new vocabulary. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Heteronyms, Interview a Broadcaster

How to Pronounce GRADUATE – Word of the Week

Graduate can be a noun or a verb, and the pronunciation for each is different!  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 … [Read more...]

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Hurricane Sandy

Come with me as I visit friends in Manhattan who were affected by Hurricane Sandy and study real English conversation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ESNhMb5T0 Video Text: As many of you probably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, in a Word, Videos Tagged With: ARE Reduction, CAN Reduction, Flap T, Heteronyms, Real Life English, Stop T

Heteronyms and Homophones

Homophones are words that have the same pronunciation but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and are pronounced differently, like tear: A tear ran down her … [Read more...]

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Heteronyms

Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and are pronounced differently, like tear: A tear ran down her cheek; Be careful so you don’t tear the paper. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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