Don't Say 'TOO' & 'TO' The Same | English Pronunciation Practice
Do these two words sounds the same in spoken English?
TO vs. TOO
Seems like they should, right?
But surprise surprise- "to" and "too" actually do not sound the same.
In this latest Clear English lesson, we're playing with the difference between these words.
Because sometimes...
COULD'VE, WOULD'VE, SHOULD'VE: How to Pronounce Past Modal Contractions
We should have thought of that!
That could have been better.
If I would have known I would not have gone.
These sentences will definitely sound different in spoken English than you would expect just looking at the written words.
These past model verbs reduce and contract in connected speech...
Sound More Natural with 1 Little Word: Reducing the Word “to”
It's kinda crazy.
Some of the most common words in English don't sound like you would expect when spoken out loud.
If you’ve been following my lessons, you know that a reduction is a word that sounds different in spoken English than you would expect it to when looking at the...
How to say English articles A and AN
In this quick tip lesson we'll clear up any and all confusion about the pronunciation of the English articles A and AN.
Click here to learn how to pronounce the article THE.
Practice phrases and sentences used in this lesson:
The article "a" is pronounced “uh” /ǝ/:
What a...
Practice Super Common English Reductions: GONNA and WANNA
Native English speakers often don't say words the way they're written.
A lot of times we combine common word pairs, reducing them to a totally new form that sounds different than what you would expect looking at the written words.
Two of the most common word pair reductions are GONNA and WANNA....
Listening and Speaking Practice: CAN and CAN'T
Improve your English listening and speaking skills in this lesson where we solve the mystery of hearing the difference between CAN and CAN’T!
Need to take your practice on the go? Download the audio practice exercise here!
Key Takeaways:
1) These two words can be very hard to...
Common Contractions in English Part 3: WILL, 'LL
It’s time for a little more practice with the MOST common contractions in English- woot woot!!
If you really want to sound more natural and native in your spoken English you have to use contractions. In this lesson, part 3 in a 3-part series, we will practice contracting WILL. Be sure to...
Common Contractions in English Part 2: NOT, N'T
It’s time for a little more practice with the MOST common contractions in English- woot woot!! If you really want to sound more natural and native in your spoken English you have to use contractions. In this lesson, part 2 in a 3-part series, we will practice contracting NOT. Be sure to...
Want to Sound More Native? Do This! Common Contractions in English Part 1: IS ARE AM
If you really want to sound more natural and native in your spoken English you have to use contractions. I know it can seem counterintuitive, but contractions are essential in mastering the rhythm and flow of spoken English. In this lesson, part 1 in a 3-part series, we will practice contracting...
Didja Know About This? A Tip to Better Understand Native English Questions
Wouldja like to know more about how native English speakers combine and reduce words, especially in questions? Oh you're gonna love this lesson! Some funny things happen when Ts and Ds pair up with "you" and "your."
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