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July 18, 2013
It is HOT out there!
It is HOT, HOT, HOT in Chicago today. Hope that you are all staying cool. Learn the difference between the pronunciation of HOT and HUT to get your point across. Watch a video lesson here
July 8, 2013
"Toes" & "Those"
This video targets a confusing word group: TOES and THOSE. Learn to say them correctly to be better understood
July 7, 2013
How do you say BEAR and BARE?
Today’s question comes from two subscribers from Vietnam and from China. “How do you say bear (the animal) and bear (to bear a burden)? BEAR and BARE are pronounced the same way. There are two sounds: B-AIR. To say these words correctly, start by saying the B sound by putting your lips together then open
July 4, 2013
Happy Birthday America!
Today is a holiday in America, Independence Day, or the Fourth of July. We celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 declaring independence from Great Britain. In other words, we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America! American’s celebrate with barbecues, parades, fireworks, by displaying the American flag, and by
July 3, 2013
T or R?
Today’s question is from a podcast subscriber in Russia: “Could you please explain when to use an “r” instead of “t” in some phrases: - Got it (like “gar it”). - Get out of here / get outta here (like “ger ari here”) – I’ve heard it both with “r” and with “t” – 50/50.
July 1, 2013
How say BOARD and BORED
Today’s question comes from You Tube: ”How do you say BOARD and BORED.” They are pronounced the same. BOARD and BORED are both pronounced B-OR-
June 30, 2013
How do you say DOWN and TOWN?
Today’s question is from a You Tube subscriber: “Can you tell me how to pronounce words like down and town? Most Chinese English speakers like me just pronounce like “dang” and “tang” lol. Thanks!” There are a few reasons why Chinese speakers say these words as they do. Chinese does not have an OW
June 24, 2013
Hello, Bugs! by Smriti Prasadam
Hello, reader! Did you love Hello, Animals!? Do you want more? Then check out Hello Bugs! This board book follows the same format as Hello, Animals! It has great black and white illustrations of adorable bugs. The words are simple, repetitive lines: ”Hello, bug”. Each page also lists sounds related to the bugs. Kids love
June 23, 2013
How do you say MYSTERY?
This question is a follow up to the question about how to say FACTORY. “How do you say MYSTERY?” The American dialect of a region dictates the pronunciation. There are two options for pronouncing this word: Option #1: three syllables: MISS-TER-EE. Option #2: two syllables: MISS-
June 16, 2013
How do you say FATHER and DAD?
It’s Father’s Day in the US so today’s question focuses on DAD! ”How do you say FATHER and DAD?” FATHER has four sounds: F, short o, TH, ER DAD has three sounds: D, short a, D To say FATHER start with the F sound by gently bite your bottom lip. Add the short o by
