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Pronunciation

How to Master Minimal Pairs in English: Evidence-Based Strategies for Clearer Pronunciation

Have you ever said "sheet" when you meant "ship" and been completely misunderstood? Or struggled to discern the differen...

Kenvin Long 4 Jul, 2025

Pronunciation

The Definitive Guide to Shadowing for Accent Reduction and Flawless English Pronunciation in 2025

Have you ever noticed how some English learners seem to nail the vocabulary and grammar, yet still speak with a strong foreign accent? Despi...

Kenvin Long 4 Jul, 2025

Pronunciation

Mimic Native Speakers for Dramatically Better Pronunciation: The Science-Backed Guide

You open your mouth to speak, but the words don't come out quite right. Your cadence is off, vowels sound misplaced, and some sounds are...

Kenvin Long 4 Jul, 2025

Pronunciation

Mastering English Word Stress and Intonation in 2025: Evidence-Based Strategies for Fluent, Expressive Communication

Did you know that a single misplaced stress can turn “record” from a noun into a verb, completely changing your message? Proper word stress ...

Kenvin Long 4 Jul, 2025

Pronunciation

The International Phonetic Alphabet: A Universal System for Capturing the Sounds of Human Language

The English word "light" contains only five letters, yet it can be pronounced in at least eight different ways by native speakers ...

Kenvin Long 4 Jul, 2025

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