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Here you'll study the pronunciation of specific words or vocabularies in depth.

How to Pronounce the Word THE

How to Pronounce the Word THE

The word THE has two different pronunciations, depending on the beginning sound of the next word. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qw2cn8yxhU Video Text: Coming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: in a Sentence, Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: The Word THE

How to Pronounce Numbers 20 – 1 Billion

How to Pronounce Numbers 20 – 1 Billion

Numbers are something you’ll use constantly in conversational English, from amounts to times of day.  Get more comfortable with the pronunciation of numbers.  This video takes you all the way up to 1 billion!! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Numbers

How to Pronounce the Months of the Year

How to Pronounce the Months of the Year

Some of the months of the year are a challenge to say: long words, silent letters! Say the months of the year confidently by breaking down each word sound by sound, knowing what’s stressed and what’s not.  Then put it all together to feel confident … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Popular, Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Most Popular

How to Pronounce Numbers 11 – 19

How to Pronounce Numbers 11 – 19

Numbers are something you’ll use constantly in conversational English, from amounts to times of day. Get more comfortable with the pronunciation of numbers. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce the Numbers 1 – 10

How to Pronounce the Numbers 1 – 10

Numbers are something you’ll use constantly in conversational English, from amounts to times of day.  Get more comfortable with the pronunciation of numbers. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Numbers

Michael Jackson Pronunciation Lesson

Michael Jackson Pronunciation Lesson

This video was made shortly after the death of Michael Jackson, a favorite singer!  Learn how to pronounce the titles of some of his most popular songs. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Culture

Heteronyms and Homophones

Heteronyms and Homophones

Homophones are words that are spelled the same with different pronunciations and meanings.  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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Heteronyms, homophones

How to Pronounce Common Male Names

How to Pronounce Common Male Names

Learn how to pronounce some of the most common names for men in the US:  James, John, Robert, Michael, William, David, Richard, Charles, Joseph, Thomas. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: names

How to Pronounce Boy Names

How to Pronounce Boy Names

What are the most popular names being given to boys born in the US?   Jacob, Michael, Ethan, Joshua, Daniel, Christopher, Anthony, William, Matthew, Andrew. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce Popular Female Names

How to Pronounce Popular Female Names

What are the most popular names being given to girls born in the US?  Emily, Isabella, Ava, Emma, Madison, Sophia, Olivia, Abigail, Hannah, Elizabeth. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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Word Comparisons for Chinese Students

Word Comparisons for Chinese Students

In this video, I go over the difference between five different sets of similar words:  town/tongue, south/source/sauce, down/done, pool/poor, bike/back. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce common Female Names

How to Pronounce common Female Names

Learn how to pronounce some of the most common names for women in the US:  Mary, Patricia, Linda, Barbara, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Maria, Susan, Margaret, and Lisa. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: names

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