A little chill: the two 'l' sounds in English
In this episode of English Sound Building we’re learning about and practising the two 'l' sounds in English: clear 'l' and dark 'l'. We discuss where the sounds occur, and how connected speech can affect them. Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is available free on my Patreon. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Interested in classes? Learn with m...
28 Juni 202114min
Wouldya, couldya? /ʃ/, /ʧ/, /ʒ/ and /ʤ/ in connected speech
In this episode of English Sound Building we’re continuing from the last two weeks, thinking about how the /ʃ/, /ʧ/ , /ʒ/ and /ʤ/ sounds appear in faster speech. Sentence-level practice shows you how sounds interact with each other and encourages you to understand the changes made when listening, and, if you like, try them when speaking. Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is availabl...
21 Juni 202119min
Cheering and jeering: the /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ sounds.
In this episode of English Sound Building we’re continuing from last week, building on the /ʃ/ and /ʒ/ sounds to look at /ʧ/ and /ʤ/. There’s a lot of practice with individual words alone and in sentences, as well as some minimal pairs. Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is available free on my Patreon. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Interested in classe...
14 Juni 202115min
It's sure azure - the /ʃ/ and /ʒ/ sounds
In this episode we practise the /ʃ/ and /ʒ/ sounds in both individual words and sentences. Have fun! Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is available free on my Patreon. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Interested in classes? I'm currently fully booked on italki, but message me and I'll let you know when I have avaialbility. Support the ...
7 Juni 202112min
Good food - the /ʊ/ and /u:/ sounds
In this episode of English Sound Building we’re continuing with the /ʊ/ sound from last week, and adding on the long vowel /u:/ There’s a lot of practice with individual words, as well as a few minimal pairs and short sentences. Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is available free on my Patreon. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Interested in classes?...
31 Maj 202113min
Luck or look? The /ʌ/ and /ʊ/ sounds
In this episode of English Sound Building we’re looking at a really interesting pair of vowels: /Ʌ/ and /ʊ/. There’s a lot of practice with individual words, as well as some minimal pairs and short sentences. Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is available free on my Patreon. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Interested in classes? Learn with me on it...
24 Maj 202117min
Twelve giveaways - /w/ and /v/ in the middle or at the end of words
This episode of English Sound Building follows on from last episode, this time looking at the /w/ and /v/ sounds in the middle or towards the end of words. As usual, we look at common words with both sounds separately, sentences with a lot of /w/ and /v/ words, and some words including both sounds. Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is available free on my Patreon. Don't forget to...
17 Maj 202113min
A wet vet - /w/ and /v/ at the beginning of words
Welcome to season 2! Let's continue to flex those pronunciation muscles! In this episode, we look at the /w/ and /v/ sounds at the beginning of words. As usual, we'll practise the sounds in individual words and then in sentences. There are some minimal pairs this week, too. Practise as often as you can to build muscle memory, and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next one. The Podcast script is available free on my Patreon (just scroll down on the main page). If you use socia...
10 Maj 202115min
