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The Multiple Personalities of the American English /t/

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Accent Modification

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Accent Modification

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What no one ever tells you about American English that will improve your ability to speak!

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The Multiple Personalities of the American English /t/

Accent Modification

Did you know that the American /t/ sound takes on different personalities depending on the placement of the /t/ in the word? Can you identify the sound based on the spellings around it?  This lesson will help you learn the different ways the /t/ is made, common mistakes and different spellings for /t/.

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Accent Modification

The Speech Ladder of learning begins with making sure that the sound is made correctly all by itself.  

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Accent Modification

Word practice includes practicing words that have the /t/ in the initial position of words and at the end of words (final position). Use your handout to make notes and practice.

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Accent Modification

If you want to get really good at the /t/ sound.  Practice these tongue twisters.

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Listen to the recording and analyze it using your terrific listening skills.  

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Ready to try the sound in conversation?  You will need to be exceptionally intentional and aware.   

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This lesson is additional practice for variations of /t/

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