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Consonant + le Syllables {Syllable Types}
This video teaches consonant + le syllables, (-ble, -cle, -ple, -tle and more) how to divide them and how to read them. It is assumed that kids already know open, closed, Magic E, r-controlled, and vowel teams syllables. See links to...
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Closed Syllables {Syllable Types}
This video teaches closed syllables and how to read them. Knowing syllable types help readers read multi-syllable words.
Curated Video
6 Syllable Types {Review}
This video reviews all the syllable types. It is best for showing after students have learned each type, as a way to review and recheck. First, all syllable types are reviewed and then kids get to test their knowledge by naming the...
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R-controlled Syllables {Syllable Types}
This video teaches R-controlled syllables (ar, er, ir, ur, and or) and how to read them. It is assumed that kids already know open and closed syllables. See links to those videos below. Knowing syllable types help readers read...
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Magic E (CVCe) Syllables {Syllable Types}
This video teaches magic e or CVCe syllables and how to read them. It is assumed that kids already know open and closed syllables. See links to those videos below. Knowing syllable types help readers read multi-syllable words.
Curated Video
The Schwa Sound {The most common vowel sound!}
Schwa says /uh/ and it is in so many multi-syllable words. It is the most common vowel sound. When vowels don't make their short or long sound, kids need to know that the schwa sound is a possibility.
Curated Video
Reading Multi-Syllable Words {Reading BIG Words}
This gives an overview of steps to break apart words as well as some of the basic rules of syllable division. It's important for kids to have a background in syllable types to understand this video.
Curated Video
Do-Re-Mi
A video demonstrating how to use solfeggios to sight read music and follow the Kodaly hand symbols.
Curated Video
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.
Learn French With Alexa
How to pronounce "EU" sound in French (Learn French With Alexa)
Alexa teaches you how to pronounce the "EU" sound in French.
Curated Video
The Many Sounds of Y
“The Many Sounds of y” explains the rule for determining if a final -y makes a long e sound or a long i sound.
Rachel's English
5 Speaking Mistakes to AVOID in English
Avoid these common speaking mistakes in English and speak fluent English.
Oxford Comma
America Teaches Haiku WRONG
While the United States of America's education system is vast and varied, there is little doubt that, as a whole, it teaches some half truths. Considering how little non-western literature American students read, these misconceptions can...
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...
Rachel's English
English: A Stress-Timed Language - American Pronunciation
English is a Stress-Timed language. That means you need contrast between stressed and unstressed syllables -- unstressed words may reduce, and will be low in pitch and flatter in shape. In other words, you DON'T pronounce every word...
Curated Video
Reading Words with Consonant LE Syllables in Context
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to read words that end in a consonant followed by "le" in a story. The teacher uses a keyword strategy, syllable breaking, blending sounds, and rereading to help students decode these...
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Reading Words Ending with Consonant-le Syllables
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words that end in a consonant followed by an "L" and then an "E." The teacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the "consonant le" syllable and its pronunciation, which sounds like...
Rachel's English
Weddings! 2-Syllable Words Stress in American English
Study words stress in 2-syllable words at my friend's wedding. You'll learn how one syllable is always stressed, and the other unstressed.
Curated Video
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...
Rachel's English
English Practice: Syllable Stress - 3- Syllable Words
Practice English speaking focusing on syllable stress. All of these 3-syllable words have stress on the first syllable.
Rachel's English
3-syllable Word Stress
Study word stress and three-syllable words that have stress on the last syllable: volunteer, guarantee. How many words can you come up with? Add to the list in the comments below.
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...