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Understanding English Stress and Intonation (Prosody)
The reason natives don't understand you even when you know every word is usually stress and intonation. Here are the three layers of English prosody and how to train them.
How to Read IPA: The Map of English Pronunciation
Learning to read the phonetic symbols (IPA) in a dictionary lets you check any new word's pronunciation yourself. Here are the symbols that matter most and how to use them in practice.
How to Learn English with TV Shows and YouTube (Using Subtitles the Right Way)
The difference between people who improve with shows and YouTube and those who don't comes down to how they watch. Here's a step-by-step method for using subtitles properly, and the mistakes to avoid.
How to Fix Your English Pronunciation and Intonation with Shadowing
Why shadowing is so effective for pronunciation and intonation, a step-by-step routine you can start today, and the mistakes to avoid.
How Dictation Practice Improves Your English Listening Skills
Why dictation is one of the most effective ways to train your English listening, plus a concrete practice routine you can start today.