Lesson 5 is alive! “Five” contains a diphthong /aɪ/ – a vowel that changes quality during pronunciation. Diphthong Magic: /aɪ/ starts with an open vowel /a/ and glides to a close vowel /ɪ/. It’s two vowels in one sound! The … Read...

Welcome to Lesson 4! The word “four” is interesting because it rhymes with “door,” “more,” and “store.” Let’s explore why! Rhotic vs Non-Rhotic: Americans pronounce the ‘r’ in “four”...

Lesson 3 is here! “Three” contains one of English’s most challenging sounds for non-native speakers: the voiced dental fricative /ð/. But don’t worry – we’ll master it together! The /θ/ Challenge: This “th” sound...

Welcome to Lesson 2! The word “two” is a pronunciation superstar – it’s got consonant clusters, a diphthong, and a silent letter. Let’s break it down! Spelling vs Sound: “TWO” has a ‘w’ you DON’T pronounce!...

Welcome to Lesson 1! You’re about to master the pronunciation of “one” – the word that starts every counting adventure. Quick Teaser: Did you know “one” used to rhyme with “bone” in Old English? The pronunciation shifted...