This website was created to help people improve their American English pronunciation. At the core is a series of videos explaining in detail how each sound is created, as well as a blog.
Blogs
Listening Comprehension: 'aa' as in 'bat'
American English Pronunciation :: Listening Comprehension, 'aa'
Regular Past Tense Verbs: -ed ending
American English Pronunciation :: -ed Verb Ending
Listen + Repeat Exercises: 'aa' as in 'bat'
American English Pronunciation :: aa Listen + Repeat Exercises
Linking the F/V and W sounds
American English Pronunciation :: Linking F/V with W
Listening Comprehension: 'ih' as in 'sit'
As you improve your listening skills, you will improve your pronunciation skills. If you can hear this sound in conversation, then you will begin to learn which words require this sound, and you'll be able to use it yourself when you speak.
Listen + Repeat Exercises: R + L
American English Pronunciation :: R + L Listen + Repeat Exercises
Imitation Exercise: Don't Keep a Secret
This is an imitation exercise for American English accent training. The goal here is to mimic sounds, don't worry if you don't understand every word you say! There is no transcript attached for this very reason. As you might have ideas attached to certain words that are wrong, this exercise focuses simply on imitating.
Comparing R and L
American English Pronunciation :: Comparing the Mouth Positions of R + L
Ben Franklin Exercise: American Middle Class
What exactly is a Ben Franklin exercise? See the instructions for it on the exercise page. These exercises are a lot of work, but allow you to really take command of your pronunciation!!
THE SOUNDS
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