The sounds of English

Phonemic Chart

Interactive Phonemic Chart

https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/phonemic-chart-ia.htm

The Shwa

Rachael's Channel 

Master The Sounds of American English

https://youtu.be/p1SRYnumsBE

English Pronunciation

https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/

Minimal pairs

https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/minimal-pairs.htm

Mispronounced words

Here's your audio guide to the 50 most mispronounced words in English by non-native speakers.

https://theaccentsway.com/mispro/

American Intonation

Connected speech

 

Intonation and connected speech

What makes a great speaker? This videos Illustrate the power of intonation, connected speech and phrasing by analyzing Simon Sinek's answer to the ''Millenial Question".


In this video you'll learn:
1. Why connecting words is extremely important (connected speech) when speaking.
2. The power or pauses
3. Why filler words are OK (in moderation)
4. How to use sentence stress and reductions to deliver a strong message.

Watch Sinek's full answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vudaA...​

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🤔 How can I sound more like a native speaker? You don't have to. A foreign accent is not a bad thing. It's a part of your identity. Of who you are. Your goal should be to sound clear, to have an impact when you speak, and to feel confident in your English voice so that you never let your English hold you back or prevent you from achieving your goals. Aiming for 'speaking like a native' sets the bar so high, you may get discourages and won't even dare to try.

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The power of communication