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Ill

This video targets a frequently mispronounced word: I’LL. Say it correctly to get the your meaning across

Moo, Baa, La La La By: Sandra Boynton

I LOVE this book!  Kids love it, too. It is one of the books that I always take to my first therapy sessions.  Yes, it is simple.  (Remember, the book is for the child’s enjoyment, not ours).  It promotes interaction.  It allows the child to “read” with you by saying the animal sounds.  It is

Reading versus pronunciation terms

Today’s question comes from YouTube: “I saw your You Tube video on the pronunciation of “dog.”  I completely agree with you.  I have a colleague who insists that I am wrong, and claims that it is pronounced with short o.  She cites teacher worksheets and websites like Enchanted Learning.  Do you have a source that

NOW AVAILABLE!

We are pleased to announce that Volume 2 of the  iBook – “Improve Your English Pronunciation:  Common Sound Mistakes of Japanese Speakers” is now available. This volume targets vowels:  short i, long E, short a, short o, long A, long OW, and short u sounds. Each practice lesson includes: Simple, clear, written instructions Video close

Need a sitter?

How do I find a sitter?”" is a question that I hear weekly. I finally have a suggestion, Sitter City. I just started using Sitter City and it is great.  My good friend recommended that I use it and I avoided it forever.  Boy was I missing out! The site is easy to navigate and

How to say words ending in OUGHT and AUGHT

Words that end in OUGHT and AUGHT are often confusing to foreign English speakers.

How to say WEDNESDAY

Our question today is from Argentina: “My actual problem is how to pronounce WEDNESDAY, I’ve heard a lot of different ways to do it, but I don’t know which one is correct. Could you tell me how I must say it, please? Thank you in advance!” There are variations but I typically hear WENZ-DAY.  

Visiting Chicago? Then schedule a class with us.

Visiting Chicago?  Need to improve your pronunciation and decrease your accent? Then sign up for a pronunciation training course with Tarle Speech and Language. What: Learn to speak with confidence through intensive pronunciation practice Master your new skills with a six week home program Address continuing challenges with an individual follow up session with Jennifer via video

"Who"

This video targets a frequently mispronounced word: WHO. Say it correctly to get the your meaning across

Get on your child’s level

One of the easiest things to do to help your child is to get on their level.  Most parents talk to their children while standing up.  From your child’s perspective, that is a long distance.  If he is having trouble undersanding or expressing himself, having you closer will allow him to read your face, watch