Accent guides, one sound at a time
Short, practical lessons to reduce your accent in English: mouth tips, word lists and practice plans for speakers of your first language.
Th Sound: How to Say Voiced and Voiceless Th
Learn the th sound in American English: voiced and voiceless th, the mouth move, word lists, minimal pairs and a 10 minute daily drill you can start today.
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Accent Reduction Training: How It Works, Step by Step
Accent reduction training explained: what gives your accent away, how to train one sound at a time, and a four week plan you can start today.
- By first language
Brazilian Accent in English: 7 Sounds to Make Lighter
The 7 sounds that shape a Brazilian accent in English, why Portuguese changes them, and simple drills to make each one lighter, one sound at a time.
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How to Speak Clearly in English: 7 Habits That Work
How to speak clearly in English: pace, pauses, word endings, stress and the few sounds that change meaning, with drills and a 10 minute daily routine.
- Sounds
Minimal Pairs: Lists and Examples for Clearer English
Minimal pairs lists for the English sounds learners mix up most, with examples by first language, sentence drills and a simple daily practice plan.
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Short I Sound: Ship vs Sheep, Word Lists and Drills
How to say the short i sound /ɪ/ in American English: the mouth move, ship vs sheep, short i words, minimal pairs and a two week practice plan.
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Sentence Stress in English: Rules, Examples and Drills
Sentence stress in English explained: which words to stress, weak forms like can and to, how stress changes meaning, and drills for a natural rhythm.
- By first language
Spanish Accent in English: The Sounds to Make Lighter
The sounds that shape a Spanish accent in English, from espeak to b and v, why Spanish changes them, and short drills to make each one lighter.