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When you’re teaching English, it’s rewarding to watch your students get better at pronouncing major sounds such as long vowels – after all, long vowels are present in nearly every other word!  

Long vowels are usually one of the first lessons that you’ll introduce to new English learners.… Read more “5 Must-Know Tips and Tactics for Teaching Long Vowel Sounds”

When you’re learning the L sound in English, it’s not just your brain that gets a workout. There’s a physical component to it too.

You’re training your mouth to produce a new sound – and this can feel extremely unfamiliar and even awkward at first.  … Read more “6 Superb Activities for L Pronunciation Practice”

Because of limited time, you probably won’t be able to go over every pronunciation point in class.

Still, one pronunciation point to prioritize would be the L sound because it has a very noticeable effect on how students talk. 

Whether students are just starting to learn English or they’re already advanced, they can miss out on how to say L properly.… Read more “How to Teach the L Sound Effectively and Build Your Students’ English Skills”

Have you ever noticed that one extra letter can make the pronunciation of a word very different in English? 

“Hop” doesn’t rhyme with “hope,” even if their spelling is nearly the same. “Got” doesn’t rhyme with “goat,” either, and the same goes for “not” and “note.” … Read more “A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Long Vowel Sounds Pronunciation in English”

Did you know that the words “laugh” and “smile” actually have different L sounds? 

It’s one of the quirks of English – some consonants can be pronounced in more than one way.

In particular, there are two types of L sounds in English, and they have memorable names: the light L and the dark L.… Read more “How to Pronounce Dark L vs. Light L to Refine Your English”

Have you ever felt unsure about how to pronounce words like “hello,” “welcome,” and even “English” because of the letter L? 

Then you’re not alone. 

When it comes to consonant sounds, a lot of English learners have to pay extra attention to L, especially if it’s not part of their native language. … Read more “How to Pronounce L in English and Level Up Your Speaking”

One of the most frequent stumbling blocks for English learners is the T sound. 

Some students pronounce it as D instead. Or they pronounce it fine for one word, but they falter with another word. 

This is mainly because it’s not obvious for English learners that there are three ways to pronounce T in English: the regular T, the flap T, and the stop T.… Read more “How to Teach the T Sound in English: 8 Techniques for a Successful Class”

You’re explaining the different T sounds in English, but your students look confused.

Maybe they’re having a hard time imitating how to pronounce words such as “Manhattan” and “button.” 

Or maybe they’re questioning why the T suddenly changes its sound in the middle of the word. … Read more “6 T Sound Activities to Engage Your Students and Deepen Their Learning”

Here’s a simple tip that will make you sound more like a native speaker: pronouncing the stop T correctly.

We’re not exaggerating when we say that you’ll encounter the stop T in almost every sentence. It’s present in the most common English words such as “not,” “that,” and “it.” … Read more “How to Master the Stop T in English (with 30+ Pronunciation Tips and Examples)”

How can you speak English like an American?

For one, you could make sure that you’re using words specific to American English. 

You’d write down your “zip code” rather than your “post code” (which would be the British way!).

You might park in the  “parking lot” instead of the “car park.”… Read more “The Ultimate Guide to Flap T Pronunciation for Authentic American English”