
This video describes what this course is and what it is not. You will learn about making pronunciation a good habit as well as setting realistic expectations for this course. It's time to be motivated and start the journey to your destination, great pronunciation.
What are articulators? In this video you will learn about vocal organs that help us make sound and learn important differences in voiced and unvoiced sounds.
These two sounds create a lot of problems for most speakers around the world. In this video, you will learn the differences in beach, sheet, seat and other troublesome words and contrast them with similar counterparts.
Get ready to open your mouth wide for the /ae/ "apple" sound and distinguish it from the /e/ "egg" sound.
Have trouble making the distinction between the "pull" and "pool?" In this video, you will learn about two often confused vowel sounds the /u/ & /ʊ/ sounds.
In this video. you will learn about the /a/ like "October" /ɔ/ like "ball" sounds. Have fun exercising your face for these sounds!
This video is about the most common sound in the English language, otherwise known as the "schwa" in English. This sound can revolutionize your accent, so start practicing!
This video is about making the "er" sound in English. You will get bettER and bettER with practice!
This video is on diphthongs, which are mixed vowel sounds in English.
This video is part one of two of the review for this course. Put it all together and realize how much you have learned!
Is it important for you to speak English and be understood ? Do you want to find a job in English but afraid you will be embarrassed when you speak? Do you struggle at work and not getting promotions because of your English? Do you want to travel and people around the world understand your English? Do you want to improve your confidence when speaking English in online meetings?
If you answer YES to any of the following, this course is for you!
In this course, students will improve their pronunciation/accent and speak English more clearly and with confidence. Students will increase their understanding of spoken English, identify pronunciation errors & how to correct mistakes. This first course will focus on the very important 15 vowel sounds of English. By improving your pronunciation of vowels, you can change your accent!
This is part ONE of the complete course.
Part 1: Vowels and Diphthongs
· 10 main vowel sounds in English
· 5 main diphthongs (mixed vowel sounds sounds)
Coming soon in 2026: Part 2: Consonants
· 24 consonant sounds in English
Coming soon in 2026: Part 3: The Music of the Language (stress, rhythm and intonation)
· Intonation
· Rhythm/sentence stress
· Word stress
· Thought groups
· Linking
· Blending