Consonants
Reading 3 English alphabet names sounds, vowels & consonants - Don't forget Reading 4
"This video gives people learning English a chance to learn the English alphabet. The names of the letters are given and their sounds. Then vowels are given - finally consonants. If you are learning English and wish to write to Jack Barnett and exchange letters with him then either write in the comments or write to Jack.barnett.wmin@gmail.com which will get to him too. He is happy to correct your English written stuff or just chat.
best wishes
Jack Barnett
You may care to try "Reading English speaking 100 most popular words" by Jack Barnett "
Lets Start Smart Alphabet & Letter Sounds Consonant B to H
"Visit http://www.letsstartsmart.com/ to purchase the Lets Start Smart CD/DVD
Consonant B to H-Entertaining educational music for children. Learning phonics, building vocabulary and reading skills. "
Lesson 4b - L - English Pronunciation
"Topic: /l/ in the middle position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners. "
Voiced Consonant Sound 01
"A video from the BBC which shows us how to produce this voiced consonant sound. "
Voiceless Consonant Sound 01
"A video from the BBC which shows us how to produce this voiceless consonant sound. "
Vowels
Long Vowels
"Lesson in Phonemes, Long Vowels: Overview "
Short Vowels, from youtube.com
ESL EnglishMeeting Lesson- Pronunciation 2
"EnglishMeeting video with Dave Sconda.
This pronunciation video focuses on a vowel sound at the beginning and middle of words, along with sentences(as in fat, back, etc.)..."
Others:
ee vs. Ih, Long vs. short vowel. See in Context: rachelsenglish.com/blog/20081020, from youtube.com
IPA VOWELS, from youtube.com
KUNGZOO ENGLISH EPISODE 16: VOWEL SOUNDS, from youtube.com
Syllables
First Grade Home School Reading Lessons : Syllable Reading Lessons
"Have you decided to home school your child? Learn how to teach syllable reading lessons for home schooled first graders in this free education video. "
Intonation
Lesson 10a - INTONATION - English Pronunciation
"PART ONE of a lesson in FOUR parts. Topic: Falling and Rising Intonation. Part ONE explains what intonation is in general and presents the first intonation pattern: falling intonation. Levels: intermediate to advanced. "
Word Stress
Lesson 6a - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation
"Topic: Word Stress. This is a lesson in four parts. In this first segment I explain what word stress is and why it's important. Levels: All levels. "
Lesson 6b - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation
"This is PART TWO of four parts. Topic: Word Stress. In this segment I explain syllable separation and how to learn the placement of word stress. The main exercise of this lesson begins: How to pronounce the 50 states and capitals of the USA. Level: All levels, though the vocabulary and rate of speech in the interviews with native speakers will challenge beginners. "
Lesson 9a - ADVANCED STRESS PATTERNS - English Pronunciation
"PART ONE of a lesson in THREE parts. Topic: Stress in phrases and sentences. Part A reviews rhythmic patterns from Lesson 8 by testing the learner's ability to predict the patterns in new texts. Level: advanced. "
Individual Sounds
Lesson 1a - "TH" - English Pronunciation
"FREE online pronunciation lesson with a native speaker. Lesson 1a topic: unvoiced "th". All levels"
Tongue Twisters
Fun English Practice - Tongue Twister II
"Languagelab.com ESL English Pronunciation Lesson with a qualified native English teacher.
Practising Tongue twisters are a great way to help you to pronounce difficult sounds.
Follow the steps below to improve your pronunciation:
1. Read the tongue twister so you are familiar with the words.
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2. Then look at the parts of speech in the sentence.
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3. Now practice saying the words slowly and clearly.
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4. Repeat them again a little faster
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5. Now say them as fast as you can!
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6. Take a video of yourself saying this tongue twister and post it.
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Betty Botter bought a bit of butter.
The butter Betty Botter bought was a bit bitter
And made her batter bitter.
But a bit of better butter
Makes batter better.
So Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter,
Making Betty Botter's bitter batter better.
How do you know if you are saying it correctly? Post a video and get some feedback. "
Phonetics
Activities
Books
Children
How to Get Ready for Kindergarden : Consonant Vowel Consonant (CVC) Words: Ready for Kindergarten
"Use CVC words to help your child become a better learner and prepare him or her for kindergarten in this free how to video clip. "
Dictionary
Classroom "Live" Samples
Session 2 | 21F.223 Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
"Lecture 19: Stress in Compounds (cont.); Sentence Stress and Rhythm.
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Worksheets