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The Neuroscience of Tongue Twisters
We’ve all been tripped up by tongue-twisters. That’s the whole point! But at a neuroscientific level, they’re as difficult to understand as they are to say.
Curated Video
Word Parts: Syllables
Mr. Griot explains how to identify number of syllables and vowel sounds in a word.
Curated Video
Blend with br, cr, dr, fr, gr
"Blend with br, cr, dr, fr, gr" demonstrates how to blend the consonant blends br, cr, dr, fr, and gr with short vowel i into closed-syllable words.
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Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk
"Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk" demonstrates how to blend the consonant digraphs ng, nd, and nk with short vowel sounds.
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Blend Digraph ck and Short Vowels
"Blend Words with Digraph ck, Short Vowels" demonstrates how to blend words with the digraph ck and short vowels into closed-syllable words.
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Double Up
Mr. Griot explains how doubling a consonant at the end of a word before adding a suffix will keep the vowel short.
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Introduction to Articles A, An and The
Children to learn the Articles A m, An and The and when and how to use it
All Ears English
1966 - Are You Pronouncing ‘R’ Correctly in English?
Did you know that the R is pronounced differently in English when it comes to the beginning, middle, and end of a word? Today find out how it's different so that you can achieve clarity and connection in every conversation.
All Ears English
1985 - No Pain No Gain When it Comes to American English Vowels
Why is vowel pronunciation important? We dive into this today as we answer a listener question about vowels. You'll learn 8 vowel sounds and how to use them to spice up your English.
Curated Video
Exploring Syllables
What do the words alligator, elevator, and watermelon have in common? They have four syllables of course! Syllables are the units of pronunciation in language. In this video, students learn to break words into syllables by clapping,...
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Many Ways to Sound /ā/
“Many Ways to Sound a” gives examples of words that make the long a sound using the vowel pairs ai and ay.
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Syllable Drum: Clap to the Beat
A video entitled “Syllable Drum: Clap to the Beat” which models how to clap the syllables that make up words.
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English Plurals: Exploring the Confusion and Origins
In this video, the teacher explains the various reasons behind the unusual plurals in the English language. They discuss the historical origins of plurals, such as old English practices and borrowing from Latin and Greek. The video also...
The Learning Depot
Indefinite and Definite English Articles: A, AN, & THE
An article is a word that defines a noun. Therefore, an article is technically an adjective. Without articles, we wouldn’t be able to refer to specific or particular nouns or to non-specific or non-particular nouns. This is because...
Curated Video
Articles in English | Learn English
A video outlining the use of the articles 'a', 'an' and 'the'.
Oxford Online English
Syllables and Word Stress - English Pronunciation Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about syllables and stress in English. Do you know what stress means? It’s one of the most important pronunciation points in English. When you speak English, do other people find it difficult to understand...
Extra English Practice
Vowel Rules
English pronunciation lesson on rules governing English vowel sounds and spelling. Long and short vowels are contrasted. Includes three interactive practice activities.
Oxford Online English
English Contractions - Improve Your Pronunciation of Contractions in English
English contractions are important for listening, as well as for your fluency in spoken English. Learn about English contractions and how to pronounce them. Do you use contractions like 'isn’t', 'I’m' or 'he’d'? Many English learners...
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Decoding Words with Multiple Syllables: Understanding Syllables and Word Chunks
In this video, the teacher explains how to decode words with multiple syllables by breaking them into word chunks or syllables. The importance of understanding syllables for pronunciation and spelling is emphasized. Through examples and...
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Decoding Words with Prefixes
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words with prefixes by breaking them up after the prefix. They discuss the importance of identifying prefixes and using syllabication rules to correctly decode the word. The video also...
Curated Video
Decoding Multi-Syllable Words: Open Syllables and Long Vowels
In this video, the teacher explains how to pronounce multi-syllable words by understanding the concept of open and closed syllables. The lesson covers the pronunciation of long vowel sounds and short vowel sounds, providing examples and...
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Decoding Words: Breaking Up Syllables After the First Vowel
In this video, the teacher explains how to decode unfamiliar words by breaking them up into syllables. They discuss the differences between long and short vowel sounds and emphasize the importance of identifying the vowels in a word. By...
Oxford Online English
How to Pronounce Most Difficult Words in English - Improve Your Accent
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pronounce difficult words in English. You’ll see what makes some words difficult to pronounce in English, and how you can train your pronunciation so that you can pronounce all of these words easily!...
Rachel's English
Conversation Study - Ben Franklin Analysis
In just a few lines of English conversation, there is so much to study about how Americans speak. See why everyone loves my Ben Franklin videos as you unlock the secrets to how Americans speak.