GREEN TEA vs SILVER PIN Vowels: The Tongue Mistake Most English Learners Make @ClearEnglishAcademyCEA
GREEN TEA vs SILVER PIN Vowels: The Tongue Mistake Most English Learners Make  @ClearEnglishAcademyCEA
Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Most English learners are told to “fix their lips.”
But for these vowels, the tongue does the real work.
In this clip, I show the key difference between the GREEN TEA vowel and the SILVER PIN vowel—one is a moving vowel, and the other stays relaxed. This contrast is essential for clarity in words like seat and sit.
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I’m a Color Vowel® trained and licensed partner with English Language Training Solutions, License #2102KR. Learn more about ELTS and the Color Vowel® approach at https://colorvowel.com.
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GREEN TEA vs SILVER PIN Vowels: The Tongue Mistake Most English Learners Make

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