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...
Oxford Online English
Silent Letters in English - English Pronunciation Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about silent letters in English. Silent letters are important for good English pronunciation, and comprehension. Think about words like know, climb, or answer. They all have silent letters: letters which are...
Curated Video
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 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...
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...
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...
Curated Video
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...
Rachel's English
Intro to Word Stress: American English Pronunciation
An Introduction to Word Stress in American English.
Curated Video
Reading Words with R-Controlled Syllables: The OR Sound
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words with the R controlled syllable, specifically focusing on the OR sound like in "fork." The teacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the OR syllable and blending the sounds...
Rachel's English
Syllable Stress Study: 2-Syllable Words da-DA - American English
Practice word stress in 2-Syllable words with second syllable stress through repetition. In correct spoken English, syllables must be different lengths: short and long. Practice creating different syllable lengths in this video.
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Online Music Lessons for Beginners Triplets
Hey Parents! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10?
Rachel's English
English Stress: 3-syllable Words
Learn 3-syllable word stress with this video series. This focuses on stress on the second syllable.
Rachel's English
ENGLISH CONVERSATION - READING HEADLINES
Study real English conversation to understand how Americans speak and study stress - the contrast of longer syllables vs. very short, reduced words. Watch this conversation with my friend - we study it 'Ben Franklin' style so you can...
Extra English Practice
Dropped Syllables in English Pronunciation
English pronunciation lesson on dropped or reduced syllables in English words. "Proper" and "common" forms are contrasted. Interactive activity for practice.