Consonants of American English Pronunciation

Instructor: Meg Parker , Helen Nam , Marla Yoshida , Emily Wong

Beginner Level • Approx. 22 hours • Flexible Schedule

Skills You'll Gain

English Language
Oral Comprehension
Language Learning
Grammar

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There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome to Consonants of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll practice all the consonant sounds of American English—like the first sounds in “town,” “zoo,” or “night.” You’ll also practice some pairs of consonant sounds that may be confusing, like the first sounds in “thick” and “sick” or “boat” and “vote.” Some of these consonant sounds will probably be very easy for you, but some may be more of a challenge. Don’t give up. Keep listening to the sounds, learning about how they’re pronounced, and practicing the ones you find difficult. Good luck practicing the pronunciation of the consonant sounds of American English.