Pronunciation and Accent Mastery

The Vowel Sounds

Knowledge Check

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/ǝ/, /Ʌ/

Pronunciation Practice

/iy/ as in "eat"

/I/ as in "it"

Contrast /iy/ and /I/

Uh sound, /iy/, and /I/

/Ɛ/ (short e sound)

Tongue Twister Practice

/eiy/ as in "rain"

/Ɛ/ and /eiy/

/æ/ as in "cat"

Contrast /Ɛ/ and /æ/

Introduction to Consonant Sounds

Introduction to /t/ and /d/

/æ/, /t/, and /d/

The Strange American T

Something Else Before T

Stopped T

/t/ sound for -ed endings

/d/ Sound for -ED Endings

/Id/ Sound for -ED Endings

Practice for -ED Endings

-ED Endings

Introduction to speech patterns

3 Rules of Connection: Part 1

Speaking Practice

3 Rules of Connection, Pt. 1

Continue with connection and reductions in speech.

3 Rules of Connection: Part 2

Practice Exercise: W and Y Shadow

W and Y Shadow Practice Sentences

3 Rules of Connection, Pt. 2

/b/ Voiced Sound

Practice Pronunciation

/p/ Unvoiced Sound

Contrast /b/ an /p/

Silent B

Practice Silent B Words 

/b/ and /p/

/f/ Sound

/v/ Sound

Contrast /v/ and /b/

/f/ and /v/

Learn and practice the consonant sound /w/

W Lesson

Contrast /w/ and /v/

/v/ and /w/ Sentences

/W/ Sound

Build the critical foundation for clear American English. This course focuses on mastering six high-frequency core vowels (including the essential Schwa sound), five key consonants (/b/, /p/, /f/, /v/, /w/) essential for speaking clearly, and the systematic rules for pronouncing the three forms of the -ED past tense endings. Most importantly, you will master the three rules of connection to link words together smoothly, reducing choppiness and making your speech easier for listeners to follow. This course includes video lessons, notes, digital worksheets, and targeted practice exercises to ensure immediate improvements in your clarity and confidence.

Build your core foundation for fluency with these high-frequency vowels, consonants and connection rules. 

Level 1: Essential Sounds and Connection Rules

Angela Sanchez

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