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  1. Do we always use the same pronunciation for ‘se’ at the end of a word? It is not the case. A few words change pronunciation depending on what type of word it is.
  2. The past tense ending -ed, for example, is pronounced as /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/ depending on the last letter of the verb. Luckily there are easy rules for language learners to follow.
  3. When you ask a language student what their goals are, almost everyone says “improve my speaking”. When learning a foreign language, you’ll find yourself talking with all kinds of native speakers – your teacher...
  4. There are many ways for students studying the English language to improve their language skills. One of the best ways is simply by speaking as much English as possible.
  5. Once you’ve learned the basics of English, it’s very important to keep practicing and looking for ways to improve your verbal skills. This includes your ability to comprehend verbal English – as well as speak it.
  6. One of the most frustrating aspects to learning English – or any language, for that matter – is how you can tell the difference between two words that are spelled alike.
  7. /b/ /p/ /d/ /t/ /dʒ/ /t∫/ /ð/ /θ/ /v/ /f/ /g/ /k/ /z/  (British) /Z/ (American) /∫/ /h/ /j/ /l/ /m/ /n/ /ŋ/ /r/ /w/ /ʒ/
  8. The Alphabet 2. Days of the Week How to Pronounce the Days of the Week In order to pronounce the days of the week clearly and correctly, you should be aware of four pronunciation rules. 1. Syllable stress Since days of the week are compound nouns, you need to stress (emphasize) the first syllable. This […]
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