Medical terminology involves compound words that define aspects of the body and diseases. This lecture covers the basics of medical terms, including word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Proper pronunciation is crucial in healthcare to avoid potentially life-threatening errors. Exampl

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Enhance your pronunciation skills with this lesson on producing the voiced "th" sound. Through a series of interactive exercises and visual aids, you will learn to correctly articulate this challenging sound, improving your overall spoken English proficiency.

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Dialects are clusters of language features that differentiate groups of speakers, focusing on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Languages are dialects with societal significance, influenced by social and political factors. Regional dialects in the US vary based on factors like age, gender, eth

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Enhance your pronunciation skills with the Short I Advanced lesson. Dive into various exercises and practice sessions to perfect the sound of the short I vowel. Explore interactive slides covering different aspects of the lesson, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. By the end of this lesson,

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In this advanced lesson, you will delve deep into mastering the pronunciation of the short U sound. Explore various challenging words and practice exercises to refine your accent and fluency. Enhance your speaking skills with targeted guidance and expert tips provided in this comprehensive lesson.

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Explore the pronunciation of the sounds "ge" and "j" in Lesson 61. This lesson covers the correct articulation and practice exercises to improve your pronunciation skills. Enhance your language proficiency with engaging slides and visuals that make learning enjoyable and effective.

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In this advanced lesson, you will delve deep into mastering the pronunciation of the short 'e' sound. The detailed slides provide examples, exercises, and tips to help you perfect this challenging vowel sound. By the end of the lesson, you will have a much clearer understanding and improved ability

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Stress in English pronunciation refers to the emphasis placed on specific syllables within words. This helps distinguish degrees of emphasis or contrast in syllables, aiding in clear communication and word recognition. Learning about stress patterns is crucial for effective English communication. Th

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Exploring the concept of strong and weak forms in English pronunciation, this content discusses the importance of using weak forms in speech, the rules of occurrence of strong forms, and how to recognize the position of weak forms. Examples and explanations illustrate how function words are weakened

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Explore Lesson 35A Short A Review through a series of engaging slides. Discover strategies and tips to improve your pronunciation skills. Dive into various exercises and activities designed to help you master the short A sound effectively.

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Normative English accents, Received Pronunciation (RP) and General American (GenAm), serve as reference points for English learners and speakers globally. RP is associated with the British elite and institutions, while GenAm represents a regionless form of American pronunciation. Both accents, spoke

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This class session covers various pronunciation activities and examples related to sibilant consonants, voiced and voiceless consonants, and conjugation patterns of verbs ending in -s, -z, -ch, -sh, -t sounds. It also includes exercises with verbs ending in -ed for pronunciation practice.

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Learning phonetics and phonology is crucial for foreign students of English to improve pronunciation. This guide provides practical tips, such as choosing an English accent, breaking down words into sounds, speaking slowly, and imitating English speakers to enhance pronunciation skills effectively.

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Phonetics and phonology are two essential fields in linguistics that focus on speech sounds in language. Phonetics involves the objective analysis of speech sounds, while phonology explores how these sounds form patterns in specific languages. Pronunciation problems often arise due to habit interfer

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Engage children in interactive Mandarin learning activities such as vocabulary introduction through movement, mime, and games. Explore Chinese culture through language and visuals, incorporating songs and games to make learning enjoyable and effective.

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This session reviews key aspects of phonetics and phonology, specifically focusing on segmentals and suprasegmentals of English, with an emphasis on the pronunciation of American English sounds. The goal is to help Brazilian learners improve their pronunciation skills to sound more native-like. Topi

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The Great Vowel Shift was a significant phonological transformation in the English language during the 15th to 17th centuries that altered the pronunciation of long vowel sounds. This shift, marked by a movement of vowel sounds to higher and more forward positions in the mouth, shaped the transition

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Explore issues in teaching pronunciation such as overemphasis on native-like pronunciation, the influence of native language on second language acquisition, precision versus intelligibility, and various teaching methods. Gain insights on common pronunciation problems, techniques for improvement, and

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Upton Hall School, FCJ, has a comprehensive Chinese program that includes teaching Chinese as a curriculum subject since 2006, becoming a Confucius Classroom in 2010, and offering Mandarin consultancy services. The program boasts successful GCSE and AS/A Level results, annual cultural activities lik

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Explore innovative low-tech and hi-tech methods to make the KS3 Mandarin classroom interactive and fun. From playing Rock Paper Scissors to using Tarsia for creating puzzles, these activities aim to enhance vocabulary retention and engagement, providing a unique foreign language learning experience

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Enhance your pronunciation by focusing on pausing, chunking, word stress, and phonemic sounds. Understand why proper pronunciation is crucial to avoid miscommunication. Engage in activities like reading poems aloud and practicing word pronunciations. Utilize online resources for pronunciation improv

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Explore the rules of stress placement in compound words in English pronunciation. Learn how stress can shift based on word combinations and types. Discover the differences in pronunciation between compound words, adjectives, nouns, and verbs for accurate spoken English.

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Explore teaching techniques and drills for pronunciation focusing on activities like awareness exercises, games, and drills based on minimal pairs. Emphasizing the importance of physical activities in developing muscular flexibility for better pronunciation skills.

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This session explores English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and the importance of focusing on mutual intelligibility in English pronunciation teaching. It discusses the sociolinguistic context of L2 speakers interacting with each other, emphasizing the need for tailored pronunciation models. The session

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This study delves into EFL teachers' subjective theories regarding pronunciation training, with a focus on Internet-supported practices. Through semi-structured interviews, 11 high school EFL teachers shared their views and attitudes on the importance of pronunciation training in EFL classrooms, as

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In this course led by Shi Laoshi, students at Bard High School Early College delve into Chinese tones, initials, vowels, and character formation. They review the six ways to form Chinese characters, learn basic strokes, radicals, and counting. The focus is on mastering the four tones and understandi

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Explore the foundational concepts and terms of the Yi Jing, including the Chinese character "Yi" symbolizing change, pronunciation guides, Romanization systems, tones in Mandarin Chinese, and the significance of hexagrams in this ancient divination text.

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The French vowel "i" has two pronunciations, similar to the English sounds in "feet" and "yes." The first pronunciation involves spreading the lips and raising the tongue close to the front of the mouth, creating a high front vowel sound. The second pronunciation occurs when "i" is followed by anoth

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Engage language learners with activities like shadow reading, tongue twisters, and "Have You Ever..." to improve pronunciation, stress, and intonation. These interactive tasks involve listening, speaking, and group participation, making the learning process challenging and enjoyable at any level. By

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Enhance your English language skills with a variety of exercises including verb conjugation, sentence completion, sentence correction, and vowel pronunciation. Practice using the verb "to be" in different tenses, complete sentences by matching phrases, choose the correct form of sentences in past an

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Explore Mandarin vocabulary related to time, such as phrases for asking about the time, analog and digital clocks, and actions at different times of the day. Engage in five pairs of conversations to practice using these expressions in context.

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Pronunciation in English refers to the way words are spoken, distinct from accent. We aim to learn Received Pronunciation, the standard British English accent. The science of studying pronunciation is phonetics, which focuses on speech sounds and their classification. English has 44 unique sounds re

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Explore the key differences in pronunciation between English and Danish, focusing on stops, affricates, and basic advice for improving vowel sounds. Understand the importance of correctly pronouncing sounds to avoid misunderstandings. Practice sentences highlighting pronunciation variations in both

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Explore the Mandarin Immersion Program at Newhart Panthers led by Principal Judith R. Murphine and Teacher Nicole Loh. Dive into topics like school culture, curriculum, instructional refinements, and STAMP assessment results. Discover the focus on cultivating a culture of inclusion, progressive disc

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This content discusses various fricative sounds in English pronunciation, focusing on the articulation of sounds like /s/ and /z/. It covers the positioning of the soft palate, tongue, teeth, and lips while producing these sounds, providing examples like "thin," "think," "free," and more. The conten

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This Mandarin unit plan focuses on the theme "About Me," introducing students to basic Mandarin vocabulary including numbers, colors, and animals. The plan includes classroom instructions, specific learning objectives, songs, activities, and games to engage students in learning Mandarin language and

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Learn about the rules of silent noon and tanween in Arabic language, including their pronunciation, position in words, and types of words in which they occur. Silent noon remains unchanged in writing and pronunciation, while tanween doesn't appear in writing when stopping. Understanding these rules

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Explore innovative pronunciation activities for EAP learners focusing on diphthongs and nuclear stress. Discover strategies to contrast sounds across languages, provide visual cues, and integrate nuclear stress training into assessment preparation. Utilize methods like correction through non-verbal

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Learn how to pronounce French phrases with a good accent, understand basic pronunciation tips, master intonation in asking questions in French, and practice introducing yourself and others with common phrases. Improve your French pronunciation skills and confidently engage in introductory conversati

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BIPA students face challenges in pronunciation due to phonological interference, especially in French-speaking students. This study explores the linguistic aspects contributing to pronunciation errors and proposes phonetic corrections. Literature review discusses language interference and factors in

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