The Most Important Vowel Sound

schwa sound

Course details

Do you struggle with pronouncing the vowels of American English?


Do your listeners frequently misunderstand your words because you pronounced the vowel wrong?


Are you frequently asked to repeat yourself?


If you do, this course is for you.  Making sure that you are mastering this vowel will make a big difference in your intelligibility.

In this short course you will learn:

  • All the American English Vowel Sounds
  • How to make the most used vowel sound in English (this is the one you should know how to do!)
  • Be able to hear it when it is used.
  • Practice this important vowel in many words.
  • Learn how this vowel affects the rhythm of speech.
  • Why it is important to master.
  • What are common problems associated with this vowel.

This course includes:

  • Nearly an hour of video training (you can review them over and over again at your leisure).
  • Audio examples and practice (listen so that you can repeat and imitate American English pronunciations)
  • A unique paper and pencil task to assist in learning.
  • Your own recorder to practice your skills and hear the difference. (Make a pre and post recording and see if you can tell a difference in your speech!)
  • A variety of visual and auditory applications (to appeal to every type of learner.)
  • PLUS, you will get exercises for a full week to do daily to help you master this vowel! (They will only take a few minutes a day and make a HUGE difference in your intelligibility!)
  • Only $49.95

    Contents:

    Most Important Vowel Sound

    • Introduction and Objectives
    • Video Lesson

    How We Learn

    • Process of Learning Video

    Your Plan of Action

    • 1 Week of Practice
    • Your Plan of Action Video
    • Discrimination Task Audio
    • Contrast and Manipulate Syllable Stress Audio
    • Word Stress Audio


    The International Phonetic Alphabet

    • Resources
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