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Fun Easy English Classroom November 16
 

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lesson 41
American English Pronunciation Lesson 41

Today in the classroom you are going to learn to pronounce the sound l as in the words load, lead, table, special. Remember "practice makes perfect" if you want to improve your English speaking ability.
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Pronunciation: American English Pronunciation Lesson 41

Pronounce the sound l as in the words load, lead, table, special. Watch the following pronunciation videos and learn to pronounce this sound correctly.
 
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l load, lead, love, learn, lost, listen, lake, cold, balance, left, fool, apple, table, uncle, careful, special
 
Note: the red letters all have the same sound
 
Sound Type

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 is slightly open and the sound continues through your mouth with no air.
Lips

Your lips should be slightly separated.
Tongue

The front part of your tongue should be behind and touching your upper teeth.
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.
load lead love learn
lost listen balance left
fool apple table special
 
Note: the red letters all have the same sound (watch the video above)
 
Pronunciation word test

Try saying the following tongue twisters as quickly as possible.
  • Red lorry, yellow lorry [repeated]
  • Liril [repeated fast]
  • Lovely lemon liniment.
  • Truly rural.
  • Listen to the local yokel yodel.
  • A lusty lady loved a lawyer and longed to lure him from his laboratory.
From YOUR Teacher: Pronouncing the sound l

This sound is particularly difficult for native speakers of Japanese who usually confuse the l and r sounds.
 
 
Additional Information
Avoid Ineffective Study Methods

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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Improve Your Pronunciation by Training Your Ears

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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Improve Your Long-Term Memory by Spacing Practice

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