Knowing the phonetic symbols and the sounds they represent can really help your pronunciation. These quick exercises will help you learn the symbols. Students often find that they can pronounce a ‘difficult’ word much more easily once they see it written phonetically, because English spelling is often quite treacherous, so to speak! You will also… Continue reading Quick Pronunciation Exercise (14) – TV and Film
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Quick Pronunciation Exercise (12) – Free Time Activities
It can significantly help your pronunciation if you know the phonetic symbols and the sounds they represent. These quick exercises will help you learn the symbols. You might even be surprised at how simple some words are to pronounce after you see them written phonetically. You will also see how often the schwa sound is… Continue reading Quick Pronunciation Exercise (12) – Free Time Activities
What’s the Difference? (4): Look, See, or Watch?
Learners often mix up the verbs look, see and watch. Understanding the difference and using them correctly is a little tricky. Let's see if I can clarify them for you.... LOOK / LOOK AT When we look at somebody or something there is a specific intention, a reason. We turn our eyes in a particular… Continue reading What’s the Difference? (4): Look, See, or Watch?