How to Make Your Pronunciation Automatic

(Do this after each lesson to build a pronunciation reflex)

  1. Choose a sentence from the Speaking Practice section (or a single word if the sentence is too hard). Set it to loop.
    Tip: Set a pause of about 2–3 seconds after the sentence or word finishes.
  2. Listen carefully to the chosen sentence or word for 1 minute while silently mouthing the words in sync, without making any sound.
    Let your brain absorb the sounds of that sentence or word.
  3. Chorusing: Speak along with me for 2–3 minutes, repeating the chosen sentence or word as closely as possible.
    (This is the “chorusing” step.) If it feels too fast, you can adjust the speed in the settings.
  4. Optional: Record yourself saying the chosen sentence or word, or use the pronunciation checker to compare with mine.

Lesson Summary


1. What Are Final Stops

  • Consonants are divided into two types:
    • Continuants: Air flows continuously (e.g., /s/)
    • Stops: Air is blocked (/b/, /d/, /g/, /k/, /p/, /t/)
  • Final stops: When a stop consonant is at the end of a word, the mouth makes the stop position but doesn’t release the air.

2. When to Hold Final Stops

  • When the next word starts with a consonant (“Keep going”)
  • At the end of a sentence or before a pause
  • Do not hold when the next word starts with a vowel (“like it”, “grab an”)

3. Practice Words

  • Final /b/: grab, bed
  • Final /g/: big, bag
  • Final /p/, /t/: cup, cat

4. Practice Sentences

  • We’ll go out to eat tonight. /wiːl ɡəʊ aʊt tə iːt təˈnaɪt/
  • Please help me carry that table. /pliːz help mi ˈkæri ðæt ˈteɪbəl/
  • Can you take care of my dog tomorrow? /kæn ju teɪk ker‿əv maɪ dɔːɡ təˈmɑːrəʊ/

Important Tips

  • Pay attention to when to release the air and when to hold it.
  • Practice listening to get used to natural pronunciation.
  • Record yourself and compare with the model.
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  1. Adjust the delay using the slider
  2. Press the RECORD button to start/stop
  3. Use headphones to avoid echo
  1. Repeat the word or sentence several times
  2. Adjust the delay so you can hear the full word/sentence you say
  3. Compare your voice with the model voice
  4. Listen and correct pronunciation mistakes
  5. Focus on pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm
  6. Practice regularly and stay persistent
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