Today in the Fun Easy English classroom you are going to
learn to pronounce the sound air as in
the words hair,
wear,
stare,
there. Remember "practice makes
perfect" if you want to improve your English speaking ability.
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if you cannot understand something on this page,
then use the Fun Easy English
dictionary
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Pronounce the sound air as in
the words hair,
wear,
stare,
there. Watch the
following pronunciation videos and learn to pronounce this
sound correctly.
This is a VOICED sound which means Your Vocal Cords DO
vibrate when making this sound.
You CAN
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
Try covering your ears with your hands as Akiko is doing in
the picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you listen to your vocal cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
You CAN
FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Try placing your hands on your neck as Akiko is doing in the
picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you feel your vocal
cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
The following diagram shows the most important parts of your
head and mouth used for pronouncing the sounds of English.
It also shows the location of your Vocal Cords.
Mouth, lips,
and tongue position
The following descriptions explain the proper mouth, lips,
and tongue position when you make this sound.
Mouth
Your
mouth should be slightly tense.
Lips
Your lips should be unrounded.
Tongue
The front part of your tongue should be in the lower part of your
mouth.
Practice video
Listen to the video and practice repeating each word.
Pronunciation practice words
Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing
the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and
tongue are in their proper positions.
hair
bear
mare
there
prayer
pair
wear
stare
fair
square
despair
glare
Note: the red letters all
have the same sound (watch the video above)
Pronunciation word test
Choose the correct letter or
letters to complete each of the following words.
1.
h_ _ _
2.
b_ _ _
3.
m_ _ _
4.
th_ _ _
5.
pr_ _ _ _
6.
p_ _ _
7.
w_ _ _
8.
st_ _ _
9.
f_ _ _
10.
squ_ _ _
Note: the letter
or letters needed to complete each word all have the
same sound.
From
YOUR Teacher:
Pronouncing "Air"
This is really a pretty easy sound to pronounce. Watch
the videos above and keep practicing.
Additional Lessons
About These
Lessons
The following classroom lessons are great for students
who want additional conversation, listening, and reading
practice.
Conversation Lesson -
Intermediate
Level. Dialogs for everyday use.
Short situational dialogs for students of English as
a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language with a
written conversation and a conversation notes
section.
Conversation Lesson
16 - At the Bank
(Intermediate -
Conversation, Reading)
Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for
students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL)
Language.
At the Bank
Teller: May I help you?
Nancy: I’d like to
cash this check, please.
Teller: Do you have an account with us?
Nancy: Yeah. Here’s my identification
card.
Teller: Do you want
large or small bills?
Nancy: Actually, I want to buy some
traveler’s checks.
Teller: What denomination?
Nancy: Twenties would be fine.
Teller: Do you want the whole amount in
traveler’s checks?
Nancy: Yes, please.
Conversation Notes
to cash this check
to receive money for this check
large or small bills
bills of large or small denomination
traveler’s checks
special checks issued by banks for a special amount and
which can only be used by the buyer
This is a collection of 30 situational conversations
which focus on a wide variety of communicative and
natural encounters in English....these
lessons are for beginning students.
The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
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The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
Listen to the audio program explaining this topic.
The lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
Click for the complete lesson
Audio Program
Listen to the audio program explaining this topic.
Hey Students,
Use this dictionary and reference to look up any words you do not
understand in Fun Easy English.
You CAN
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
You CAN
FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Mouth
Lips
Tongue
