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Have you ever noticed how in conversational English, all of the words seem to flow together? These videos go over the important concept of linking, and how and when to do it.

How to Link: F/V with the W

How to Link: F/V with the W

Linking consonant sounds can be tricky.  In this video, we go over the specific case of the F and V sounds linking to the W sound.  What has to change in the mouth position?  Can you make these two sounds with no other sound in between? YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: F [f] as in FAN, Linking, V [v] as in VAN, Videos, W [w] as in WILL Tagged With: Linking Consonant to Consonant

How to Link K to a Voiced Consonant

How to Link K to a Voiced Consonant

Linking consonants can be hard for non-native speakers.  In this video, we go over the specific case of linking K to voiced consonants. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu8kjzrEtLs Video Text: I'd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: K [k] as in CAP, Linking, Videos Tagged With: Linking Consonant to Consonant

How to Pronounce TH after N or Z

How to Pronounce TH after N or Z

The TH is one of the hardest sounds for non-natives to master, and it’s also a tough sound to know how to link to other sounds.  In this video, we’ll go over the movements the tongue has to make to change position between these sounds. YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Linking, TH [θ] as in THIN, Videos Tagged With: Linking Consonant to Consonant

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