Category: Speak Easy
Speak Easy #012 – Introduction to intonation
In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew introduce intonation, describe what it is, and explain how it’s essential for mastering English pronunciation. Note English speakers use...
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Speak Easy #011 – Pronouncing and hearing R and L
In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew teach you some important tips for perfecting two really difficult aspects of English pronunciation, R and L! Study with...
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Speak Easy #010 – Your question about minimal pairs
Suzanne and Andrew share a great English pronunciation lesson about how to pronounce and hear the differences between some difficult minimal pairs. If you struggle...
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Speak Easy #09 – a pronunciation tip: The flap
In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew teach you a pronunciation tip that will make your English sound more natural: the flap! Take a listen and...
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Speak Easy #08 – English Pronunciation | Compound noun stress
Compound nouns can be tricky! In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew teach you a trick that will help you pronounce them perfectly! Fun facts Nouns...
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Speak Easy #07 – How to stress “-ion”
Suzanne and Andrew teach you how to properly stress words that end with the suffix “-ion” in this Speak Easy episode. Fun facts Confused about...
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Speak Easy #06 – How to pronounce “-less”
In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne answer a listener’s question about the pronunciation of “-less.” Fun facts The Culips team loves answering questions from listeners....
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Speak Easy #05 – Sentence stress: Part 1
Knowing which words to stress in a sentence (and which words not to stress) is an extremely important part of English pronunciation. In this episode,...
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Speak Easy #04 – How to pronounce “s” endings
In this Speak Easy episode, Suzanne and Andrew teach you how to make your English sound natural by mastering “s” endings on plural nouns and...
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Speak Easy #03 – Linking
In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you a connected speech feature called linking, or connecting one word to the other, in order to sound...
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