Professor Dave Explains
Latin Phonetics Part 1: Vowels
If we are going to learn Latin, the first thing we must do is learn phonetics, as we need to understand the basic sounds of the language, so that we can read it properly. This will require looking at both vowels and consonants, so let's...
Rachel's English
“Oh Snap!" | Cracking the Problematic OH Diphthong
In this English pronunciation lesson you’ll learn all about the OH diphthong. If you’re learning to speak American English you know how tricky this sound is. This English pronunciation lesson provides you the understanding that you need,...
Señor Jordan
Learn Spanish with a Joke - (#12)
¡Feliz febrero! ¡Es viernes y tengo otro chiste para ustedes! Happy February! It's Friday and I have another joke for you all!
Rachel's English
Speech Exercise: Relaxing around the R Sound -- American English
The R sound is one of the hardest sounds in American English. Practice these exercises to relax around the R and speak effortlessly.
Rachel's English
English Sounds - EW [ju] Diphthong - How to make the EW as in FEW Diphthong
Learn the Sounds of American English! This video covers the EW [ju] Diphthong.
Rachel's English
Top 5: tips for Vowels
English is what you’re studying, right?! Great! I’m here to help you with learning to speak English. I’m confident that English is what I can help you with because I’ve been an English teacher for many years. As you learn English, I’m...
Curated Video
HOW TO PRONOUNCE the 20 Vowel Sounds of British English
Did you think there were only 5 vowels in English?? Yes, there are 5 vowels in the English alphabet (6 if you include Y), but English is not a phonetic language and there are many more vowel sounds! In fact, there are 20 vowel sounds in...
Curated Video
The /ʊə/ Vowel Sound (during, tour) | British Pronunciation
Part 15: This video looks at how to pronounce the /ʊə/ sound. It's in words like "during", "tour" and "mature". This vowel is a diphthong. This is the fifteenth video in a series of the 20 vowel sounds in British English.
Curated Video
The /ɔɪ/ Vowel Sound (toy, coin) | British Pronunciation
Part 16: This video looks at how to pronounce the /ɔɪ/ sound. It's in words like "toy", "coin" and "lawyer". This vowel is a diphthong. This is the sixteenth video in a series of the 20 vowel sounds in British English.
Curated Video
The /eə/ Vowel Sound (there, chair) | British Pronunciation
Part 18: This video looks at how to pronounce the /eə/ sound. It's in words like "there", "chair" and "pear". This vowel is a diphthong. This is the eighteenth video in a series of the 20 vowel sounds in British English.
Curated Video
The /eɪ/ Vowel Sound (day, great) | British Pronunciation
Part 14: This video looks at how to pronounce the /eɪ/ sound. It's in words like "day", "great" and "late". This sound is a diphthong. This is the fourteenth video in a series of the 20 vowel sounds in British English.
Curated Video
The /aʊ/ Vowel Sound (now, brown) | British Pronunciation
Part 20: This video looks at how to pronounce the /aʊ/ sound. It's in words like "now", "brown" and "out". This vowel is a diphthong. This is the twentieth and final video in a series of the 20 vowel sounds in British English.
Curated Video
The /əʊ/ Vowel Sound (no, boat) | British Pronunciation
Part 17: This video looks at how to pronounce the /əʊ/ sound. It's in words like "no", "boat" and "home". This vowel is a diphthong. This is the seventeenth video in a series of the 20 vowel sounds in British English.
Curated Video
The /aɪ/ Vowel Sound (my, lie) | British Pronunciation
Part 19: This video looks at how to pronounce the /aɪ/ sound. It's in words like "my", "lie" and "light". This vowel is a diphthong. This is the nineteenth video in a series of the 20 vowel sounds in British English.
Rock 'N Learn
Learn to Read with Phonics | Diphthongs, Schwa Sound, Ending Sounds | Part 4 of 4
Here is the fun and easy way to learn to read with Rock 'N Learn Phonics. Part 4 of our 4-part series covers diphthongs, syllables, the schwa sound, ending sounds, rule breakers, ph and gh, memory words, silent consonants, story...
Curated OER
Jolly Phonics - Blends - Part 3/3
Sing a little song for a variety of vowel and consonant blends. Each piece is to a tune of a popular children's song. Chant the sound along with a small action!
ELF Kids Videos
Elf Kids Videos: I Can Read! Phonics 3
Learn about common digraphs and diphthongs while watching and this video. Repeated use of the phonemic sound with a sample word and picture helps to reinforce this lesson. [3:03]
Other
Elf Learning: Phonics Song 3 Digraphs and Diphthongs
This is a YouTube video of a phonic sing-along of digraphs and diphthongs such as "er", "oo", etc.