English Pronunciation: Natural Canadian Accent

Name: English Pronunciation: Natural Canadian Accent
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Master North American Pronunciation: vowels, consonants, & intonation to speak English with confidence.

Created byScott James Peroff

Last updated 1/2025

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What you'll learn

Comprehensive practice of North American English pronunciation through phonics and sound combinations.
Apply pronunciation techniques to real-world conversations, enhancing clarity in personal and professional communication
Conquer common mispronounced English sounds to build your communication skills and speak with confidence
Discover and Master your English accent to reduce linguistic barriers and be HEARD!

Course content

5 sections • 30 lectures • 2h 33m total length

Introducing Yourself In English8:30
Practice clear self-introductions in English by using simple scripts that state your name, role, and company, with 2–3 adaptable examples for semi-formal, formal, and casual settings.
Meet your instructor: Scott2:41
Meet Scott, a Canadian English pronunciation coach with international teaching experience in Vietnam and Thailand, specializing in business English and pronunciation for translators and interpreters.

Introductions to Vowels - Building Blocks3:19
Explore vowel sounds as the building blocks of English pronunciation in Canadian accent, highlighting how A, E, I, O, U take multiple sounds and how IPA helps listeners detect meaning.
Vowels #1 /i/ (as in see) and /ɪ/ (as in sit)4:38
Master the /i/ and /ɪ/ vowels by comparing e and i sounds with minimal pairs like sheep and ship and feet and fit to refine tongue position and throat vibration.
Vowels #2 /eɪ/ (as in day) and /ɛ/ (as in get)5:46
Master the /eɪ/ as in day and /ɛ/ as in get, and practice distinguishing them with minimal pairs. Align tongue and lip positions for clear, Canadian accent pronunciation.
Vowels #3 /æ/ (as in cat) and /ʌ/ (as in cup)4:58
Explore Canadian English vowels /æ/ and /ʌ/ with minimal pairs like cat and cut, batter and butter, and practice a tongue twister to sharpen articulation.
Vowels #4 /uː/ (as in blue) and /ʊ/ (as in foot)5:31
Explore the /uː/ as in blue and /ʊ/ as in foot, with high back rounded and high back laxed articulations, then practice minimal pairs to master pronunciation.
Vowels #5 /ɔː/ (as in law) and /oʊ/ (as in go)6:27
Learn the vowel sounds /ɔː/ (as in law) and /oʊ/ (as in go), master mouth positions and lip rounding, and practice with minimal pairs like cold/hold, goat/show, and no.

Introduction to Consonants3:28
Explore the consonants pillar of English pronunciation, distinguishing voiced and voiceless sounds with examples like buh, duh, z, p, t, k; learn the tricky th and r, v, w sounds.
Consonants #1 /p/ (as in pat) and /b/ (as in bat)5:53
Master the p and b sounds in English by comparing voiceless vs voiced, practice with mouth movement and paper tests, and use minimal pairs and sentences to reinforce pronunciation.
Consonants #2 /t/ (as in top) and /d/ (as in dog)5:03
Master the /t/ and /d/ sounds with tongue behind the teeth, an air release, and clear voiceless-voiced contrast. Note Canadian blends of t into d and practice a strong t.
Consonants #3 /ʃ/ (as in shoe) and /tʃ/ (as in cheese)4:52
Master the sh and ch sounds by shaping the mouth and constricting airflow for sh, and stopping airflow for ch, using minimal pairs and tongue twisters to reinforce Canadian pronunciation.
Consonants #4 /k/ (as in cat) and /g/ (as in go)4:42
Explore the k and g consonants, focusing on back-of-throat articulation and voiceless k versus voiced g, with minimal pairs and the Kirk and Greg tongue twister.
Consonants #5 /f/ (as in fun) and /v/ (as in van)4:01
Master f and v by mouth position; f is voiceless, v is voiced. Practice leaf vs leave to hear the throat vibration and avoid mispronouncing v as w.
Consonants #6 /θ/ (as in think) and /ð/ (as in this)5:44
Master the voiceless and voiced th sounds by keeping your tongue between your teeth and pushing air. Practice minimal pairs like thin and then to solidify tongue position and voicing.
Consonants #7 /s/ (as in sit) and /z/ (as in zoo)6:19
Explore s and z sounds in the natural Canadian accent, compare unvoiced vs voiced production, master the sh sound, and learn when x equals ks or z with minimal pairs.
Consonants #8 /m/ (as in man) and /n/ (as in no)4:30
Practice the nasal consonants /m/ and /n/, with closed lips for /m/ and an open mouth for /n/, using words, minimal pairs, and a tongue-twister.
Consonants #9 /ŋk/ (as in bank) /ŋg/ (as in sing)5:19
Master English consonant cluster sounds ngk and ng, building the ng nasal with the g from the throat, and nk in ink, bank and think, via practice.
Consonants #10/ l/ (as in light) and /r/ (as in red)5:56
Master the English l and r sounds with practical tongue positions: touch the teeth for l, keep the tongue away from the palate for r, and practice minimal pairs.
Consonants #11 /h/ (as in hat) and /w/ (as in win)4:39
Explore the h and w consonants, focusing on air flow for h and the o-shaped transition for w, with minimal pairs like hail vs wale and hood vs would.
Consonants #12 /dʒ/ (as in jump) and /ʒ/ (as in measure)5:05
Compare the /dʒ/ sound in judge, with the /ʒ/ sound in vision, focusing on a stop-and-release versus a fluid air motion and the sh and z blend behind the teeth.

Pillar 3: Introduction to Clusters3:36
Master cluster sounds by practicing two-sound combinations common in English, including k as in question, st as in study, sp, and sl clusters, to improve pronunciation.
Cluster #1 /kw/ (as in quick)3:30
Learn to produce the /kw/ cluster as in quick by pairing the k sound from the soft palate with a w sound, using words like question, square, squeeze.
Cluster #2 /st/ (as in stop)5:27
Master the /st/ cluster by producing a voiceless s and a strong t, with examples like steam, history, and test, including plural s t s.
Cluster #3 /sk/ (as in sky)4:57
Explore the /sk/ cluster as in sky, focusing on the s sound, the back-of-mouth k release, and practice with words like scam, sketch, and escape.
Cluster #4 /ks/ (as in box)4:23
Master the x phonics sound /ks/ after vowels and practice with words like exercise, boxing, mixture, and excuses.
Cluster #5 /sl/ (as in slide)4:33
Master the sl cluster /sl/ as in slide by practicing s and l sounds, with examples like slope, slip, slang, and slender to improve natural Canadian pronunciation.
Cluster #6 /sp/ (as in speak)5:30
Master the sp cluster by articulating sp with front-of-mouth air flow, practicing words like specify, spider, spring, suspense, and respect to improve English fluency and distinguish s from sh.

Contractions - Native English Slang6:39
Learn how to speak naturally with native contractions and reductions, speeding up speech and sounding casual with forms like gonna, wanna, shoulda, coulda, kinda, sorta, gotcha, and more.
3 Different Ways to Pronounce "Ed" Endings7:32
Explore three ed endings in English past tense—strong ed after certain consonants, a soft d after voiced endings, and a t-like ed after voiceless sounds.

Requirements

English level of A2 or above is recommended to fully benefit from the course. This is because A1 (beginner English learners) should build vocabulary and grammar knowledge prior to mastering their pronunciation.

Description

Build your English pronunciation and develop a natural North American, with a focus on the Canadian accent through practical, targeted learning.

Focus Areas:

- Improve vowel and consonant clarity.

- Master stress and intonation patterns.

- Practice linking and blending words.

- Reduce the influence of your native accent.

- Enhance listening and imitation skills.

Key Benefits:

- Communicate effectively in professional and personal settings.

- Gain confidence in spoken English.

- Learn techniques for continued improvement.

This course is perfect for professionals and students seeking to improve their English pronunciation for international careers. With a structured approach and real-life practice, you will gain the tools to sound more natural and confident in every conversation.

Hi! I'm Scott

A Native English speaker from the cold, windy city of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
With over 5 years of experience helping students develop their English communication and become job-ready for international markets, I'm passionate about linguistics and human connections.

I've combined years of teaching expertise in phonetics with a personalized approach to ensure every student achieves noticeable progress. Over the years, I have worked with professionals from many industries, guiding them to communicate more clearly and confidently in English through online and in-person lessons.

I aim to bring an engaging style, practical techniques, and commitment to your success through this pronunciation course so that you can achieve new opportunities.

See you soon :D

Who this course is for:

~ Individuals preparing for International Job Markets
~ English learners seeking more clarity in their communication
~ Those living in or immigrating to North America and wishing to increase their English pronunciation
~ A2 English speakers ready to improve their English accent and speak confidently

English Pronunciation: Natural Canadian Accent

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 11min

Pillar 1: Vowels6 lectures • 31min

Pillar 2: Consonants13 lectures • 1hr 6min

Pillar 3: Clusters - Combination Sounds7 lectures • 32min

Extra - Common Speech in English2 lectures • 14min

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