English pronunciation

In these blog entries we help you with your English pronunciation, looking at the most common errors made by speakers of English as a second language. 

The pronunciation and intonation are very important in English, and can often be the difference between being understood or not.

You can improve your pronunciation in English with one of our native English-speaking teachers in our online English classes via Skype. Book a free trial class today!

Cómo pronunciar Low y Law

How to pronounce Low v Law in English

The vowel sounds we are going to be looking at in this pronunciation lesson often cause problems for our students, and cause confusion when knowing how to pronounce pairs of words such as low and law. The... Read more

British English Pronunciation of Place Names

20 British Place Names You Are Pronouncing Badly in English

Have you ever talked about the places you visited while on holiday in England, and then seen a confused look on the face of the person you’re speaking to? This is probably because you’re pronouncing... Read more

Connected Speech in British English

Connected Speech: Linking R, Intrusive R, Linking J

In this English lesson you are going to learn three connected speech techniques that will help you understand native English speakers more easily, and will help you speak with a more native English pronunciation.... Read more

Learn 11 Common Words Spanish Speakers Pronounce Badly

11 Words Spanish Speakers Pronounce Badly

Are you a Spanish speakers? Then this video is for YOU! I see students like you pronouncing the same common words wrong every single day. If you spend some time fixing your pronunciation of these common... Read more

What are the Top 10 words you are pronouncing badly in English?

Top 10 Words You Pronounce WRONG in English

I'm sitting in a café in Chicago, where I came the other day with a Spanish friend. He ordered a decaf (decaffeinated coffee) but the waitress didn't understand him. In total, he repeated... Read more

Silent letters in English

Silent Letters in English

In this entry we are going to look at a common pronunciation problem that we see in our online English classes via Skype, caused by the vast number of silent letters in English. When you learn... Read more

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