Jennifer Tarle's Blog, page 93
March 10, 2017
How to pronounce WOOD (or WOULD)
Learn how to pronounce WOOD and WOULD. This video targets a frequently mispronounced word.. WOOD. WOOD and WOULD are pronounced the same way: W-short oo-d. Correcting this mistake will make you sound clearer.
March 9, 2017
How to pronounce PEANUTS not penis
Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the word PEANUTS. Improve your speaking and avoid an embarrassing mistake today with this short video lesson.
March 8, 2017
How to Pronounce SHOULD, WOULD, COULD
Learn how to pronounce the English words SHOULD, WOULD, COULD correctly with this American English pronunciation lesson. They are pronounced SH-ooh-D, C-ooh-D, W-ooh-D. Yes, the L is a silent letter and is not pronounced.
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.
We love to hear from you so leave us a note in the comments section.
March 7, 2017
Word Stress: schwa syllable
Most ESL speakers mispronounce my name, Jennifer. They say Jen Ni Fer. American English speakers say Jen uh Fer.
What is the difference? The schwa. One of my students commented that it is what gives Americans their “casual” sound. It helps to provide the rhythm to words.
A schwa is basically the “uh” sound. It occurs in words longer than one syllable. Pronounce it shorter and softer than the other syllables. It is ALWAYS unstressed. When spelling, it can be represented by any vowel.
Here are some examples (schwa is written as uh):
Jennifer: pronounced /Jen uh fer/
experiments: pronounced /Eks peer uh ments/
beautiful: pronounced /B yout uh ful/
March 6, 2017
How to pronounce PAINTING not panting
Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the word PAINTING. Improve your speaking today with this short video lesson.
March 5, 2017
How to say THURSDAY
This video targets a frequently used word… THURSDAY. We use this word often. Correcting this mistake will make you sound clearer.
Moo, Baa, La La La By: Sandra Boynton
Moo, Baa, La La La By: Sandra Boynton is fantastic. In fact, 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. That is what makes it great! It promotes interaction. It allows the child to “read” with you by saying the animal sounds. It is a great way to work on turn taking.
I like to use it with early communicators. The animal sounds are easier than words. Children want to read it over and over. They experience success and get a lot of practice.
Pick up a copy. I bet it will become a favorite.
March 4, 2017
How to say THIRD not turd
This video targets a common error that is a very embarrassing mistake.. THIRD. Say it incorrectly and it sounds like a product of a biological function.
What are blocked and random practice?
Blocked and random practice are terms used in apraxia therapy. Here is a quick explanation of these practice types.
Blocked practice is repeating the same word again and again. This is best to establish a new motor pattern.
Random practice is saying different words. This supports retention and transfer of a motor plan.
March 3, 2017
Difference between HEARD and HERD?
What is the difference between HEARD and HERD?
The only difference in these words is the definition. These words are pronounced the same way.
HEARD is the past tense of to hear. HERD is a group of animals like cattle.
Both words have three sounds: H, ER,D
