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May 23, 2017
How to Pronounce SCISSORS – American English Pronunciation Lesson
Learn how to pronounce the English word SCISSORS correctly with this American English pronunciation lesson.
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.
The word is pronounced SI-ZERZ.
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May 17, 2017
The top ten mistakes that foreign speakers make #7: Z
The Z sound is confusing for many foreign speakers. The main reason is because of how words are spelled. In a lot of cases, the letter “S” is pronounced as a Z sound. For instance, the word because is pronounced becauz, is sounds like iz, and was is said, waz.
In English, we add S to nouns to show generality or to make plurals, possessives, and contractions. An S is added to verbs to ensure subject-verb agreement with a singular subject. Sometimes, the S is pronounced S but other times it is pronounced Z.
To correct this mistake, you have to do two things:
Determine which words use the Z sound when spelled with S (do this by listening or using a dictionary)
Learn when to use S or Z to end plurals and possessives, and contractions
Good luck…people will notice the difference.
May 16, 2017
How to Pronounce HAD – American English Pronunciation Lesson
Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the word: HAD. It is pronounced H-short a-D. HAD rhymes with bad, Dad, fad, lad, mad, pad, sad
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May 15, 2017
How to say Had
Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the word: HAD. It is pronounced H-short a-D.
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May 12, 2017
The top ten mistakes that foreign speakers make #6: final voiced sounds
This error is a big problem. Foreign speakers omit (say bee for beat) or do not keep the voice on (say back for bag) when a consonant sound ends a word. These errors create entirely new and different words. To correct this you must first learn to say ending sounds. Focus on saying each word. This will force you to use the ending sounds. Talking slowly also helps.Once you master this, work on adding your voice. Do this by placing your hand on your throat. Say “ahh”. Your voice box moves when you do this. This is voicing.
Many sounds in English have a voiceless and voiced counterpart. For example, the P and B sounds are made the in same way except for the voicing. T/D, K/G, CH/J, and S/Z are also made in the same way except for the voicing.
You can’t tell the difference? Then try this exercise to “feel” the difference between the P and B. Put your hand on your throat and try this:
Say “PPP”. There is no movement in your voice box. This is a voiceless sound.
Try “BBB”. You voice box is moving. This is a voiceless sound.
Good luck…people will notice the difference!
Happy Birthday from Melissa and Doug
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday from Melissa and Doug.
Happy birthday to you!!
Every day is a party with this delicious toy. In fact, this is my most popular toy. My clients request it again and again. Each time we use it, we find new and creative ways to celebrate.
I use this toy to work on making requests, describing, following directions, and asking and answering questions. Children love to decorate, cut, and serve the cake. What great verbs…don’t forget to work on those!
Since all children love birthday parties, you will be using the toy for years to come.
Help your child talk: Talk about what your child is doing
Last month, I wrote about talking about what you are doing. This week, let’s look at talking about what your child is doing.
When you narrate what your child is doing, seeing, or feeling, he’ll learn the words to express himself better. Just remember to repeat, repeat, repeat. Use shorter sentences and phrases, too. Then your child will be more likely to use your words as his own.
May 9, 2017
How to Pronounce RUIN – American English Video Pronunciation Lesson
Learn how to pronounce the English word RUIN correctly with this American English pronunciation lesson.
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.
The word is pronounced ROO-in. It rhymes with “do in” .
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May 3, 2017
How to Pronounce PERSUASIVE – American English Pronunciation Lesson
Learn how to pronounce the English word PERSUASIVE correctly with this American English pronunciation lesson.
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The word is pronounced PER-SWAY-SIV.
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May 1, 2017
How to Pronounce HALL and HOLE – American English Pronunciation Lesson
Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the words: HALL and HOLE. These words have a slight difference in pronunciation making them confusing to say. Improve your speaking today with this short video lesson.
HALL: H-short o-L
Rhymes with ball, call, doll, fall, mall, tall, wall
HOLE: H-long o-L
Rhymes with bowl, coal, foal, goal, mole, pole, roll, toll
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