von Thom | Montag, November 11, 2019 | Practice, Practice pronunciation
Figuring out the different types of liaison can be a hassle. Have a look at this exercise to check what you already know, or still remember. If you need a refresher, check out this post which explains the whole concept. [su_spoiler title=“Show the audio files...
von Susannah | Dienstag, Mai 21, 2019 | Practice, Practice pronunciation
Sometimes hearing and producing the different front vowels /e/ and /æ/ is quite difficult. Here are some words and sentences for practicing this. Just listen and repeat. Pause, rewind and repeat as many times as necessary. Individual words grouped by prominent...
von Susannah | Dienstag, Mai 21, 2019 | Practice, Practice pronunciation, Practice receptive skills
Sometimes the distinction between the front vowels is difficult to hear. Here are some minimal pairs with /e/ and /æ/ . See if you can recognize which of the two words you are hearing. All tasks are in one recording, but you can pause or rewind as necessary. Many...
von Patrick Leu | Freitag, Mai 17, 2019 | Newsletter, Practice, Practice pronunciation
In these exercises you can consolidate what you have learned or test your knowledge after going through our introduction through Front and Central Vowels. Some exercises require the use of phonemes; you can click to find a table for quick reference or copying and...
von Susannah | Freitag, Mai 3, 2019 | Practice, Practice pronunciation
What do you know about phonetics, phonology and (American) English pronunciation? You can, of course, try out this exercise to see what general and basic concepts you already have mastered. Or you can use it to consolidate what you have learned or test your knowledge...