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/d/- Vocal Strength Exercise

Most common pronunciation error for grammar is the consonant [d] for past tense verbs. (Today I play; yesterday I played.) Here’s a vocal strengthening exercise to get that /d/ right. —Take a deep breath and pronounce /d/ consecutively for as many times as you can. Do this exercise 3 times a day for at least […]

Get “s” and “z” for Grammar “s”

Surprising but true, along with “r” and “l” pronunciation, “s” is most difficult for native-born children in North America. It’s critical for grammar for plurals, subject- verb agreement (“I sit” but “she sits”) and for possessive (“The house belongs to Sam” and “Sam’s house.” Added to the pronunciation difficulty is that “Grammar s” is always […]

English Communication Skill: Encourage Conversation- The Road to Rapport

English Communication Skill:  Encourage Conversation- The Road to Rapport Relationship is the heart of social and work life. Communication is the heart of relationship and rapport. What’s the cardinal characteristic that encourages others to feel comfortable and converse? Observation. Look around and notice what surrounds another person– say a picture of an ocean setting– and […]

Speech Tip #2

English Speech Tip 2: Short Vowels a, e In this video Dr. Antonia Johnson shows how to pronounce the American English short vowel A and short vowel E. Let us know what sounds or words you would like help with!

Speech Tip #1

English Speech Tip 1: l, r, e “clear” In this video Dr. Antonia Johnson shows how to pronounce the American English word “clear.” She focuses on the English l, r, and long ē sounds. Let us know what sounds or words you would like help with!