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February 11, 2018

2018 Summer Class in Chicago

We are in the process of scheduling a week long course this summer in Chicago.  Sessions will take place in the mornings leaving the afternoons open for exploration and practicing your new pronunciation skills!


Class will total 12 hours.  All materials will be included.  Cost per person is $600.


Mark your calendars for the week of July 16-20th.  If you are interested in attending, please email Jennifer@tarlespeech.com and we will be happy to hold a spot for you!

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Published on February 11, 2018 15:08

Group Class Announcement: How to Pronounce American Vowel Sounds starting APRIL 2018

Join Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech & Language English to learn how to pronounce American Vowel Sounds.  This group class is limited to 8 participants so sign up today.  A five week video conference course typically costs $250.  To celebrate this new course offering, all participants will receive a $50 discount bringing the cost to $200.


 


When:  


Sundays April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6


3:00-4:00 PM US Central Time (what time is this where I live?)


 


Where: 


Your computer via video conference 


 


What: 


Five weekly one hour sessions


All vowels will be targeted


Instruction and practice


Audio and video materials included


 


Cost/Sign up:


$250/person


sign up here

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Published on February 11, 2018 14:24

February 10, 2018

How to pronounce Beach

This video targets an error that is a very embarrassing mistake… BEACH. Say it incorrectly and it sounds like a curse word.


This word has three sounds: B-Long e-CH. Most ESL speakers make the vowel too short so it sounds like the short i.


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Published on February 10, 2018 18:57

February 9, 2018

Silent Letter: How to Read and Pronounce the letters SW as S & SW

Learn how to read and pronounce the English letters SW correctly with this American English pronunciation lesson. The letters SW are pronounced as S or SW.


You can pronounce SW as S in sword or SW in swing, swipe, swish.


Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech and Language guides you through a quick pronunciation lesson with quick tips to have you sounding clearer in no time.

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Published on February 09, 2018 04:54

February 4, 2018

How to Pronounce FEBRUARY – American English Pronunciation Lesson

Learn how to pronounce the English word FEBRUARY correctly with this American English pronunciation lesson.


FEBRUARY is pronounced: FEB-YOU-AIR-EE


Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech and Language guides you through a quick pronunciation lesson with quick tips to have you sounding clearer in no time. Improve your accent and speak clearly with this ESL English pronunciation lesson. Learn how to pronounce English words correctly to reduce your accent, gain confidence, and speak clearly today!

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Published on February 04, 2018 13:54

February 3, 2018

How to pronounce Focus

This video targets a common error that is a very embarrassing mistake… FOCUS. Say it incorrectly and it sounds like a curse word.


This word has 5 sounds: F, long o, K, short u, S.

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Published on February 03, 2018 19:51

February 2, 2018

How to Pronounce ALIVE & ARRIVE /əˈlaɪv & əˈraɪv/ – American English Pronunciation Lesson

Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the words: ALIVE and ARRIVE. These words have a slight difference in pronunciation making them confusing to say. Learn the difference in these words and improve your speaking with this short video lesson.


Join Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech and Language to learn how to pronounce English words, to reduce your accent, and to speak clearly.


ALIVE: short u-L-long i-V


ARRIVE: short u-R-long i-V

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Published on February 02, 2018 14:38

February 1, 2018

How to Pronounce Alive & Arrive

Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the words: ALIVE and ARRIVE. These words have a slight difference in pronunciation making them confusing to say. Learn the difference in these words and improve your speaking with this short video lesson.


Need more help, then buy a sound package with directions on how to say the sound, audio examples, video examples, and practice word and sentence lists.


ALIVE: short u-L-long i-V


ARRIVE: short u-R-long i-V


short u: http://www.tarlespeech.com/product/sh...


R: http://www.tarlespeech.com/product/th...


L: http://www.tarlespeech.com/product/th...


Long I: http://www.tarlespeech.com/product/lo...


V: http://www.tarlespeech.com/product/th...

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Published on February 01, 2018 18:01

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO TALK | Introduction to the 4 Steps

Learn the four steps to help your child talk:


1-Set the Tone: Be agreeable and assertive

2-Create Shared Interests

3-Define What You Expect

4-Be Aware of Your Reactions


Help your child achieve their potential. Many times, it is the parent, and not the child, that limits a child’s potential. This video is for you, the parent. It takes you through four simple steps that address YOUR behaviors when communicating with your child. Learn the skills to create a better environment to allow your child to communicate better. This video has explanations and examples that highlight what a parent can do every single day to help their child to talk.


 


 


 

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Published on February 01, 2018 15:12

Embarrassing Pronunciation Mistakes: American English ESL Pronunciation Lessons

Improve your accent and speak clearly with pronunciation lessons on American English consonant sounds. These common words are often pronounced in very EMBARRASSING ways.


Join Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech and Language to become a clearer speaker today with these American English Pronunciation Lessons. Reduce your accent, gain confidence, and speak clearly today!

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Published on February 01, 2018 13:33