It was difficult to me these sounds, when I started learning English. Then I figured out that the English language isn't phonetic as Portuguese which my mother tongue language or German, which is my second language. I focused on learning the phonetics sounds then it became better and easier to learn English. Some videos are extremely crucial for be understood. Thanks a million!🙂
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Usually non-native English speakers start with phonics, but sometimes they come across unpronounceable letters or words that are pronounced in a different way, and they may find that their pronunciation is not accurate. In this case, I think the IPA is a very good learning aid. Even for those who are originally American English speakers, as long as they can recognise these phonetic alphabets, it will not be difficult for them to learn how to pronounce British English, and they will be able to pronounce the words in a more standard way.
Thank you for the video. It was useful for me to repeat how to read words correctly. I am very glad that at the beginning of learning English, I took the time to understand transcription.
I think 4 consonants are missing: [tr, dr, ts, dz]. So in total, the IPA for English should be 48. Also, I don't think it's a good idea to add extra vowels or consonants when pronouncing phonemes, such as when you were pronouncing [tʃ, dʒ, ð, ŋ, j]. Last, it may be old-fashioned but I think [eə] should be pronounced properly as a diphthong instead of an [ɛ:]. Check out those classic movies or the Queen's speech. I might be wrong but maybe it seems like extra effort so people became lazy and made it [ɛ:]. Then more just accepted it.
This video is to make the IPA more attainable English language learners, therefore it looks at the main sounds without regions or accent being considered
@@InstantEnglishUK I agree that it should be attainable. However, none of what I said has anything to do with regional accents. [tr, dr, ts, dz] are used every day. And diphthongs should be pronounced as proper diphthongs with lips and tongue position change.
@@InstantEnglishUK If those four can be learnt via combining consonants, [tʃ, dʒ] shouldn't be considered basic, either, because they are all categorised as affricates and can be learnt the same way. I did check Wikipedia and it's like what you said. Anyway, that was just how I was taught linguistics last century. Maybe those scholars developed a whole different set of rules over time. I still don't see the point of having a different chart with merely 4 affricates short because they sound pretty different from individual consonants.
When I learned English I was dreaming to find this video. When I tried to find something similar - it always was overcomplicated, so I never read these phonetical transcription and just tried to remember the pronunciation
That´s very interesting! But a little bit confusing. I think the best way to learn the right pronunciation is to repeat the whole word. Let´s let it to the university students as well as English teachers.
Hi, just noticed your channel, but would you recommend me an a book, please? Thanks in advance! By the way, body gestures, facial expressions language helps a lot!
How do you teach phonetic sound for the letters that are different from alphabet sound? E.g. letter C /si/ in alphabet but then the word cat strats with this and sounds as k /kat/ it's nowhere near. How do you explain this to kids who are going through their first steps in phonics? Or the letter G that might have two different sounds as green or gin?
Explain that some letters make different sounds in different words. Show examples like "cat" for the letter C and "green" and "gin" for the letter G. Use pictures or flashcards to help visualize the words. Practice saying words out loud, focusing on the specific sound. Play games and activities that involve identifying and pronouncing words with the target sounds. Correct mistakes gently and provide positive feedback. Review previously learned sounds regularly for reinforcement.
As an Indian, I very much feel that Indian English is muddled. I do everything (walk, breathe, talk, eat, drink) in English. But, I respect both: American English, as well as British English. But I’m learning British English nowadays.
Sir I have a question for you whenever I read any kind of newspaper or a text in English then I can't know the meaning of the text. I want if I read any kind of text then I would be able to understand the text by my own without any dictionary for that what should I do? Please tell me
Improving your understanding of English texts without relying on a dictionary can take time, but there are several effective strategies you can try: Build Vocabulary: Learn new words daily from reading and note them down. Context Clues: Pay attention to surrounding words for hints on meanings. Break Down Words: Understand prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Read Actively: Engage with texts by asking questions and summarizing. Use Online Resources: Websites like Newsela offer articles at different levels. Practice Regularly: Read in English daily, increasing difficulty over time. Stay Patient: Progress takes time, celebrate small victories, and keep going!
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