When it comes to pronouncing consonants in English we can divide them into two main categories: Voiced and Unvoiced.
Watch this video to learn about the differences between “voiced” and “unvoiced” sounds, and improve your understanding as we explain how to make consonant sounds in English.
There are 3 different ways to pronounce the -ed ending in English. Watch this video to see how and when to use each version.
If you struggle with your English pronunciation don’t worry! There are times when pronunciation can be a problem for native speakers too! Just watch Justin Trudeau mispronounce “heir” while being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada. Yes, the Prime Minister of Canada making a mistake with English pronunciation!
Getting English pronunciation right is not easy to do. What makes it more challenging for English students is that your first language influences how you pronounce English words. If you are a speaker of Portuguese, these are probably some of the pronunciation challenges you may be facing. No need to get frustrated. Just gain awareness and take it from there.
First of all you need to know that there are approximately 340 million English speakers on the planet – and a tiny portion speak like the Queen of England. The rest speak Global English, which means that 1 out of every 10 people you speak English to will probably be non-native speakers – now there is something to think about! Read more