Posts Tagged ‘fluency tips’
American English Pronunciation: -TION, The SCHWA, & Accents
Do you struggle with understanding American English pronunciation? Do you ever feel like you think you understand how a word sounds, but then you hear a native speaker say it differently? Well, don’t worry! American English has a lot of variations in accents and these variations can make words sound different, which is why we’re…
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American English Pronunciation: Negative Contractions and the ending -T
The letter “T” in American English is a tricky (*challenging*) sound to master and perfect because of the variations it has when being used in conversations. Did you know there are 4 different ways you can pronounce the “T” [in American English]? Sometimes it can sound like a “T”, or a “D”, while other times…
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3 Tips for Successful Studying in English for Fluency
In order to be successful in English and to reach fluency, you need to be studying more successfully right? We’re continuing this theme of English success (last Saturday I posted a lesson with 2 tips for English success) and getting you established with a good study pattern and routine. When you have the right tools, resources,…
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How to Learn Vocabulary
Vocabulary: the words that a person knows and uses. This is how Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary defines the word vocabulary. So if you need to use English, then it’s obvious you need to increase your vocabulary. This is not new information or something you didn’t already know, but I am sure you struggle with learning and using new…
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English Pronunciation Tips: 3 Difficult Words & How to Pronounce Them
Although many English learners find linking and word reductions quite difficult, it actually makes pronunciation much easier! You aren’t required to put so much effort into producing the language when you link and reduce words within a sentence. There are many rules to learn and principles to practice for accurate linking and more natural English…
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