day 5
Pronunciation & Accent
Video
welcome to Day 5 of the
Accent & Speaking Challenge!
I'm super excited about this day because it will set you up for pronouncing one of the most common sounds of English: [ŋ].
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In this video, we’re focusing on the /ŋ/ sound at the end of the word, which can be represented in the spelling:
by the -ing ending: spring /sprɪŋ/
by -ng ending: song /sɑŋ/
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WORDS TO PRACTICE
going
doing
playing
buying
googling
saying
long
amazing
bring
hang
hung
bringing
hanging
singing
But be careful: we’re talking about the pronunciation of [ŋ] at end of the word in these two situations. As you know, we only pronounce the [ŋ] without [k] or [g] here.
For more go to Exercise 2.
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In other positions in a word, [ŋ] can occur before [k], [g] and the [k] and [g] sounds will be pronounced. In some of these words, you may be used to using [n] instead of [ŋ], so always make sure if your [n] shouldn’t in fact be [ŋ]:
So, step 1 of your [ŋ] pronunciation practice is to learn how to pronounce this sound on its own.
Step 2: pronounce it at the end of -ing and -ng words.
Step 3: pronounce it in other words in which it occurs and pronouncing the rest of the word correctly.
WORDS TO PRACTICE
bank
function
link
uncle
think
extinct
(When it doubt, check the phonetic transcription and listen to native pronunciation on your dictionary’s website).
day 5 speaking video
Day 5 what is up!
Are you relaxed? Have you found the perfect way for you to feel more at ease? Good, we’ll come back to that, so it’s awesome that you already have your relaxation routine. You’re doing amazing!
Answer these questions and do these exercises in speech, Sweetie.
You’ve got this.
Here’s your set of exercises for today:
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What contracted forms do you know in English?
List any you can think of (out loud, of course).
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Are there any more that you didn’t include in your list?
You can look up grammar contractions online and see which ones you might’ve missed.
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Write a sentence or two using each of these contracted forms.
Read them out loud.
How does it feel to be using them? Are some forms easier for you than others?
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Practice the most difficult ones by reading out loud and repeating any sentences or phrases you hear.
The more you do it, the easier they’ll become.
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Remember that not all contracted forms are used in everyday English.
Just like not all grammar structures are used in modern English. I’d avoid using shan’t, for instance - unless you are a lawyer or an actor, you won’t use this.
How’s that sound? How’d it go?
DAY 5
BONUS VIDEO
PRONUNCIATION OF CONTRACTIONS
IN ENGLISH
This video is from Module One - Tenses - of my Advanced Grammar University course.
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You’re already a badass at reading phonetic symbols, so when in doubt, reach for a dictionary to check the pronunciation:
How’s that sound? How’d it go?
I want this but I won’t do that.
cats
dogs
boxescreates
dives
catches
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Pay attention to /ŋ/.
She prints beautiful drawings.
He sings the most heartbreaking songs.
The way she dances is incredible.
video in polish:
WANT MORE?
PRACTICE FURTHER INSIDE THE FACEBOOK GROUP:
I’m so proud of you.
I'll see you tomorrow!
xoxo,
instructor
Welcome to the 7 Day Accent and Speaking Challenge!
My name is Laura Maliszewska and I have a teeny tiny obsession: helping you overcome all of your fears and blocks when you speak English.
Over the next week, we'll be utilizing pronunciation learning techniques and speaking activities as tools to deepen your practice, improve your speaking skills in English, and cultivate self-confidence when speaking with an American accent.
Get ready for massive transformation of your English (and your life as a result).
xo
Laura