Here's a short article on the O sounds: http://speakmethod.blogspot.com/2013/10/provocative-o-sounds.html
Rakesh Nagar
10/22/2013 21:45:19 PDT
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karthick
09/24/2013 19:05:13 PDT
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sandhya
09/14/2013 09:50:52 PDT
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I am from India. some how i know English, but i can't speak front of some body. and i am so panic thinking that "if i make mistake they will laugh at me.". I also think My sentences are not Properly formatted. My kind request u people please help me to over come this problem. Once again thank u and love u guys. Team is working sooo beautifully. Thank you. In our india we are celebrating Lord Ganesha festival, So i would like to wish you people Happy Gowri Ganesha Festival. Jai Ganesha. Bye Thank you. Sandhya From India
Erica Rösi Pedersen
06/05/2013 09:10:29 PDT
We have added new discussions on American English pronunciation for each of the 500 words pages. Here are a few tips on learning the short vowel sounds of the standard American accent.
Often, students are overwhelmed when studying vowels. There are difficult spelling rules, exceptions and multiple sounds for each letter. Also, speaking big vowel sounds and moving the face can feel unnatural to people who learned British English.
Here are a few tips. Pronunciation is about sound. The spelling rules may be complicated, but the first step is being able to hear the different sounds. You can use the videos on this page to learn the sounds. Then use a good audio book or news program that you can access on the Internet and listen for these sounds as people speak. Make sure to find speakers who do not speak too quickly, and use a resource (such as a book or internet-based show) that you can rewind and repeat. You can use an online dictionary—make sure it is American--to confirm the sounds that you hear in words. This might take some effort at first, but once you are comfortable hearing the vowel sounds as people speak, you will feel much better about perfecting these sounds for your own speech.
When students feel concerned about moving the face, I recommend concentrating on openness and creating space for sound rather than on the facial movement. Moving the face can feel silly, but the idea of having enough space to create clear sound is a very practical idea.
If you have questions or comments about the American English short vowel sounds, post them here. Have a great day!
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09/24/2013 19:05:13 PDT
09/14/2013 09:50:52 PDT
Sooo many years i am searching this type of website. I am sooo happy that i got your website.
I am from India. some how i know English, but i can't speak front of some body. and i am so panic thinking that "if i make mistake they will laugh at me.". I also think My sentences are not Properly formatted. My kind request u people please help me to over come this problem. Once again thank u and love u guys. Team is working sooo beautifully. Thank you. In our india we are celebrating Lord Ganesha festival, So i would like to wish you people Happy Gowri Ganesha Festival. Jai Ganesha. Bye Thank you. Sandhya From India
06/05/2013 09:10:29 PDT
Often, students are overwhelmed when studying vowels. There are difficult spelling rules, exceptions and multiple sounds for each letter. Also, speaking big vowel sounds and moving the face can feel unnatural to people who learned British English.
Here are a few tips. Pronunciation is about sound. The spelling rules may be complicated, but the first step is being able to hear the different sounds. You can use the videos on this page to learn the sounds. Then use a good audio book or news program that you can access on the Internet and listen for these sounds as people speak. Make sure to find speakers who do not speak too quickly, and use a resource (such as a book or internet-based show) that you can rewind and repeat. You can use an online dictionary—make sure it is American--to confirm the sounds that you hear in words. This might take some effort at first, but once you are comfortable hearing the vowel sounds as people speak, you will feel much better about perfecting these sounds for your own speech.
When students feel concerned about moving the face, I recommend concentrating on openness and creating space for sound rather than on the facial movement. Moving the face can feel silly, but the idea of having enough space to create clear sound is a very practical idea.
If you have questions or comments about the American English short vowel sounds, post them here. Have a great day!