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Practical, jargon-free articles on pronunciation, speaking and grammar — each one pairs with the free pronunciation tool.
Simple Present Tense: Rules, Examples and How It Sounds
Learn the simple present tense with clear rules, examples and exercises, plus how the third-person s sounds, so you can write it and say it correctly.
How to Pronounce S Endings: 3 Simple Rules and Examples
Learn how to pronounce s endings in English: /s/, /z/ and /ɪz/. Simple rules for plurals, verbs and possessives, with examples and a quick practice plan.
How to Read IPA: A Beginner's Guide to Phonetic Symbols
Learn how to read IPA with this beginner's guide. Understand vowels, consonants, stress marks and slashes, with simple examples you can practise today.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in English (With IPA)
See 28 commonly mispronounced words in English with IPA, quick fixes and simple tips. From Wednesday to library, learn how to say them with confidence.
How to Reduce Your Accent in English: 7 Practical Steps
Learn how to reduce your accent and speak English more clearly. Seven practical steps, from stress and rhythm to shadowing, plus a simple daily routine.
Minimal Pairs in English: Ship vs Sheep and More
Practise minimal pairs in English with clear lists, IPA and sentences. Learn ship vs sheep, light vs right, vine vs wine and more to fix tricky sounds.
Indian English Pronunciation vs American: 10 Key Differences
Explore Indian English pronunciation vs American English: 10 key differences in TH, T and D, V and W, R, vowels and rhythm, with tips to practise.
How to Pronounce TH: An Easy Guide to /θ/ and /ð/
Learn how to pronounce th in English. Master the voiceless /θ/ and voiced /ð/ sounds with tongue tips, examples, common mistakes and a daily practice plan.
The Schwa Sound in English: Rules, Examples and Tips
Learn the schwa sound (/ə/), the most common vowel in English. See where it appears, 6 easy rules, IPA examples and a simple practice routine.
Word Stress in English: Rules, Examples and Tips
Learn word stress in English with 7 clear rules, IPA examples and a simple practice routine. Stop guessing which syllable to stress and sound natural.
American vs British Pronunciation: 20 Key Differences
American vs British pronunciation explained: 20 key differences in R sounds, vowels, stress and word endings, with IPA examples and practice tips.