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How to Pronounce Grande in Spanish
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Join Ruben for a quick Hebrew pronunciation tutorial as we celebrate the Passover holiday! In this video, we'll learn how to pronounce 10 essential Passover words in Hebrew with an authentic Israeli accent. Whether you're preparing for your own Passover Seder or just interested in Hebrew pronunciation, this video is perfect for you!
As we commemorate the ancient story of liberation, our hearts are with all those yearning for peace and freedom today. This Passover, let’s cherish and spread the universal hope for liberation and understanding across all borders and conflicts.
Words covered in this video:
Passover - פסח - ['pesaχ] PAY-sach
Happy Passover - חג פסח שמח - chag PAY-sach sa-MAY-ach
Seder - ליל הסדר - Layl ha-SAY-dare
Leavened bread items - חמץ - [χa'mets] cha-MATES
Haggadah - הגדה - [haga'da] ha-ga-DA
Matzah - מצה - [ma'tsa] ma-TSA
Bitter herbs - מרור - [ma'ʁoʁ] ma-ROR
Charoset - חרוסת - [xa'ʁoset] cha-RO-sate
Afikomen - אפיקומן - [afiko'man] ah-fee-co-MAHN
Seder - סדר - ['sedeʁ] SAY-dare
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While Todd's Spanish accent continues to evolve, his journey offers valuable insights into realistic progress and the intricacies of language learning. It's not just about perfecting an accent; it's a comprehensive process of understanding grammatical nuances and expanding vocabulary.
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Although this excessive variation is unique to North American English, you might find it extremely useful to identify other allophones of letters in the language that *you're* studying, if it's not English.
This is part of the general technique for improving or modifying a foreign accent, and the process is surprisingly similar no matter what language you're learning to master.
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The first minute will show you how the speaker, who was mostly unknown to the audience, could deceive people not once, but twice by utilizing the same tools that he will later teach in the presentation.
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Meet your accent coach, Ruben Adery! Fluent in over 5 languages, he uses pronunciation as a tool to build confidence, while training for real-life situations. In fact, you'll even find that Ruben uses examples from *your* native language to make things just that much easier and relatable for you.
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Anticipating the most common questions and rehearsing answers won't only give you more confidence and a general feeling of preparation, it will also give you a bank of sentences and words you use most often to focus your pronunciation practice. 🎯
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We don't always talk about grammar on this channel, but when it comes to sounding more natural in Hebrew, word choice is really important! This clip is just a little taste of what we do each week in our LIVE Hebrew pronunciation group sessions. We focus on the Israeli accent and building confidence in all areas of Modern Hebrew conversation.
If you've seen any other videos, you'll notice the approach to learning Hebrew pronunciation is about making connections with other languages, most notably your native language. Understanding where you're starting from, phonetically, and knowing about certain habits of other English speakers will help you move forward.
We come away with the confidence to start new conversations knowing what we're saying is not only clear and understandable, but it uses the style and wording of a native Israeli. We don't want to stand out in a negative way, and we don't want people to constantly ask us where we're from, or worse, just immediately switch to English.
That's why we put together a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive Hebrew pronunciation video course. It takes you through all the problematic sounds, adds practice videos and word lists, and we're still adding materials this year.
Let's show the world how well you speak this language!
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This clip is just a little taste of what we do EVERY WEEK in our LIVE Hebrew pronunciation group session. We focus on the Israeli accent and building confidence in all areas of Modern Hebrew conversation. Next class is Sunday! (Now via Zoom)
If you've seen any other videos, you'll notice the approach to learning Hebrew pronunciation is about making connections with other languages, most notably your native language. Understanding where you're starting from, phonetically, and knowing about certain habits of other English speakers will help you move forward.
We come away with the confidence to start new conversations knowing what we're saying is not only clear and understandable, but it uses the style and wording of a native Israeli. We don't want to stand out in a negative way, and we don't want people to constantly ask us where we're from, or worse, just immediately switch to English.
That's why I put together a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive Hebrew pronunciation video course. It takes you through all the problematic sounds, adds practice videos and word lists, and I'm still adding materials this year.
You can even preview a couple videos for free!
Let's show the world how well you speak this language!
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While there are many variations of accents and regional uses, we can sound more native in English knowing when I doesn't sound like /i/. Have a listen to the example words and phrases to get some repetition and start to make the right impressions when speaking with others!
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While there are many variations of accents and regional uses, we can sound more native in English knowing when S sounds like /z/. Have a listen to the example words and phrases to get some repetition and start to make the right impressions when speaking with others!
CHECK OUT YOUGLISH to compare pronunciations of words spelled with S. Youglish creates a playlist of YT videos that contain your word and really help to hear many different people in a short period of time. You can start here with the word EASY:
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Happy Purim! חג פורים שמח
It's that time of year again when we break out the hamantaschen and fun costumes and celebrate together!
This video introduces and explains some common Purim related vocabulary and pronunciations. Lighthearted and aimed at a general audience, you can use these terms to learn more about the traditions and terminology of Judaism and specifically this festive holiday.
There are many variations of these pronunciations throughout the Jewish world, however the Modern Hebrew pronunciations are reflected in this video and suggested English pronunciations may depend on your native accent.
Interested in learning more about Hebrew pronunciation?
Visit www.mivtaim.com for more information about private pronunciation coaching and for more videos on the topic!
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List of words mentioned in the video with Hebrew translation and phonetic transliteration:
Purim – פורים – POO-reem
Esther – אסתר – ACE-tayr
Haman – המן – ah-MAHN
Hamantaschen – אוזני המן – ohz-NEI ah-MAHN
Purim gift – משלוח מנות – meesh-LOH-akh mah-NOHT
Ratchet – רעשן – rahh-SHAHN
Happy Purim – חג פורים שמח – KHAG POO-reem sah-MAY-akh
While there are many variations of accents and regional uses, we can sound more native in English with this open pronunciation. O is one of the most versatile vowels in English and can be pronounced with almost every vowel sound, but we find that when O is the only vowel OR the stressed vowel, we hear this 'AH' pronunciation most often.
Have a listen to the example words and phrases to get some repetition and start to make the right impressions when speaking with others!
CHECK OUT YOUGLISH to compare pronunciations of words spelled with O. Youglish creates a playlist of YT videos that contain your word and really help to hear many different people in a short period of time. You can start here with the word JOB:
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Join dialect coach, Ruben Adery, as he breaks down some of the most useful techniques and practices to sound native in Modern Hebrew. 20 language tips, comprising pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and even ways to stay motivated and always moving forward. This is your year!
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This video course is aimed at helping native English speakers develop natural pronunciation in Modern Hebrew. Each video tackles a different nuance in the pronunciation between the two languages and gives you plenty of practice words to immediately apply to your conversations.
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Happy New Year! It's that time of year again! Time to dip the apples in honey and celebrate the Jewish New Year.
This video introduces and explains some common Rosh Hashana related vocabulary and pronunciations. Lighthearted and aimed at a general audience, you can use these terms to learn more about the traditions and terminology of Judaism and specifically this festive holiday.
There are many variations of these pronunciations throughout the Jewish world, however the Modern Hebrew pronunciations are reflected in this video and suggested English pronunciations may depend on your native accent.
Interested in learning more about Hebrew pronunciation?
Visit www.mivtaim.com for more information about private pronunciation coaching and for more videos on the topic!
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*GLOSSARY*
List of words mentioned in the video with Hebrew translation and phonetic transliteration:
Rosh Hashana – ראש השנה – ROSH ha-shah-NAH
Apple(s) – תפוח / תפוחים – tah-POO-ach / tah-poo-CHIM
In Honey – בדבש – be-DVAHSH
Pomegranate(s) – רימון / רימונים – ree-MOHN / ree-moh-NEEM
Custom – מנהג – mean-HAHG (mean-AHG)
Shofar – שופר – sho-FAR
(Have a) Happy and Sweet New Year
שנה טובה ומתוקה
shah-NAH toh-VAH oo-may-too-KAH
Happy New Year!
It's tricky for many non-native speakers and hopefully the pronunciation tips in this video will help you move toward a more natural and native accent in American English!
My friends at Apto Global, a virtual learning platform, teach language and culture through interactive experiences with real life locals, and I'm happy to add these short videos and similar content to their program.
If you're interested in improving your English in an authentic way, I highly recommend Apto's learning platform!
This series, although designed for Japanese speakers, can be helpful for anyone trying to master English pronunciation. This I sound is actually very common in most North American English dialects.
The more comfortable you are with this sound, the more natural you'll feel in conversation!
Feel free to check out all the videos in this series, and visit linguistixpro.com for more information on private language / accent coaching!
It's tricky for many non-native speakers and hopefully the pronunciation tips in this video will help you move toward a more natural and native accent in American English!
My friends at Apto Global, a virtual learning platform, teach language and culture through interactive experiences with real life locals, and I'm happy to add these short videos and similar content to their program.
If you're interested in improving your English in an authentic way, I highly recommend Apto's learning platform!
This series, although designed for Japanese speakers, can be helpful for anyone trying to master English pronunciation. This I sound is actually very common in most North American English dialects.
The more comfortable you are with this sound, the more natural you'll feel in conversation!
Feel free to check out all the videos in this series, and visit linguistixpro.com for more information on private language / accent coaching!
In this video, dialect coach Ruben Adery breaks down in detail the nuances of Spanish pronunciation and general use of language of three 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to show you how they really sound to a native ear.
It's important to consider that we don't always have a lot of time when it comes to making an impression when speaking in a foreign language. We want to focus on two main things if you only have a few sentences to show what you got: pronunciation and word choice.
See if you can hear the pronunciation nuances yourself as we go through this analysis together.
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My friends at Apto Global, a virtual learning platform, teach language and culture through interactive experiences with real life locals, and I'm happy to add these short videos and similar content to their program.
This series, although designed for Japanese speakers, can be helpful for anyone trying to master English pronunciation. This ER sound is actually very common in most North American English dialects.
The more comfortable you are with this sound, the more natural you'll feel in conversation!
Feel free to check out all the videos in this series, and visit linguistixpro.com for more information on private language / accent coaching!
My friends at Apto Global, a virtual learning platform, teach language and culture through interactive experiences with real life locals, and I'm happy to add these short videos and similar content to their program.
This series, although designed for Japanese speakers, can be helpful for anyone trying to master English pronunciation. This O sound is actually very common in most North American English dialects. At least it would open to an AW pronunciation.
The more comfortable you are with this sound, the more natural you'll feel in conversation!
Feel free to check out all the videos in this series, and visit linguistixpro.com for more information on private language / accent coaching!
My friends at Apto Global, a virtual learning platform, teach language and culture through interactive experiences with real life locals, and I'm happy to add these short videos and similar content to their program.
This series, although designed for Japanese speakers, can be helpful for anyone trying to master English pronunciation. This TH sound is actually very common in every English dialect. The more comfortable you are with this sound, the more natural you'll feel in conversation.
Feel free to check out all the videos in this series, and visit linguistixpro.com for more information on private language / accent coaching!
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This video aims to show something that isn't commonly taught in Ulpan classes: how to pronounce consonant clusters in Hebrew. Many of us who study NIKUD (vowels) are sometimes confused that some of the sounds change in natural conversation.
With this quick tip using an English word, you should come away thinking 'Wow! So easy!' That's what we're trying to do with Mivtaim.
Using your native language (English) to help master a language that might seem to have nothing to do with it linguistically. We find these overlaps all across the language, and I invite you to check out all the videos explaining these subtle nuances when speaking.
Sometimes that's all it takes to make the right first impression and impress Israelis with your use of Hebrew. We're here to sounds more natural but also to build confidence in Modern Hebrew so you can feel relaxed for the rest of the conversation.
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This video is an excerpt from a more comprehensive video course on Modern Hebrew speaking.
Impress Israelis with natural Hebrew pronunciation!
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Is it challenging for you to even start a conversation in Hebrew? Do Israelis interrupt you or just switch to English? Do you want them to focus on your content and not accent?
Mastering Hebrew pronunciation by native English speakers is very challenging. We all know that. Many of our students, who have completed Ulpanim and have lived in Israel for years, attribute this to
- Hebrew-speaking teachers' not understanding students’ difficulties as native English speakers
- overall lack of feedback / focus on pronunciation in Hebrew classes
- teachers’ lack of knowledge regarding how to modify sounds that give students an “accent”
- lack of a coherent framework for understanding and practicing proper pronunciation
In order to help you overcome all these difficulties and significantly improve your Hebrew pronunciation, we’ve developed a first-of-its-kind, professional video course!
The course is YOU focused! By YOU focused we mean that the course is designed and developed by native English speakers, just like YOU. We understand what English speakers need most when it comes to Hebrew speaking.
We know all the ins and outs of proper English and Hebrew pronunciation, and more importantly, how to explain it clearly to you.
We save you time and effort by focusing only on the most significant sounds and speech patterns in modern Hebrew.
The course was filmed and recorded in a professional studio with high-def audio and video. With crystal clear audio, you can now hear the subtle nuances between similar pronunciations.
The course structure and framework is designed to be your “one-stop-shop” for all things related to Hebrew pronunciation. No more cluttering your brain with irrelevant information and facts. No need to search for additional materials.
We’ve done the work already to collect, record and arrange all the explanations and demonstrations in an easy-to-understand, comprehensive video series!
Practice makes perfect! That’s why we’ve included practice word lists with dozens of common words, separated by speech patterns, so you can efficiently master specific sounds.
Improving your Hebrew pronunciation doesn’t have to take forever! Many of our students have reported that just after a few weeks of practice, their Israeli friends and colleagues already compliment them on their pronunciation. Some sounds improve just after reviewing and practicing one module!
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Check out the playlist of other Hebrew speaking videos:
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After years of discussion with other language learners and students, I've narrowed down the top 3 things I still hear when it comes to our pronunciation in a foreign language. They might not be surprising to all of you, but be sure to listen til the end so you can hear the full explanations of why these are not always the best for our language learning minds!
As a pronunciation coach, my goal is to help change the way that we learn languages, with a strong focus on speaking, and identifying the best practices and techniques in *your* studies is going to give you a HUGE advantage when you're in conversation. We all know that the first few moments of a conversation with someone new makes a lasting impression. If you're working on improving your pronunciation or making your accent sound a little more natural in ANY language, consider these common myths and see if they apply to your life!
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This is one in a series of videos on "How To Pronounce..." a particular proper noun in its native language - and also discussing other variations that can be heard throughout the world since often we do see a number of accepted varieties of the same word or place name.
As a pronunciation coach, I work with many Brazilian Portuguese learners, and this is one of those sounds that divides speakers when trying to sound more natural in conversation. Even if you're not trying to learn Portuguese, you can still benefit from these techniques and maybe a fun fact to keep in the back pocket. Ya' neva' know when these things come up!
If you're looking into improving pronunciation in a foreign language, head on over to www.linguistixpro.com for more information and please comment below with any suggestions or questions about these pronunciations!
During the month of February, I welcome you to join me on WhatsApp for live coaching, pronunciation tips, and feedback on everything speaking... for the whole MONTH!!
This is a chance to ask questions, share audio recordings, and focus on your pronunciation for a super, mega, hyper, ultra, über intense month of learning with your faaavorite pronunciation coach! ;)
I want to offer it to you first, but hurry and sign up and we can get a jumpstart on your language practice!!
And remember we can do this in 5 different languages! If you're studying English, Spanish, Hebrew, Portuguese, or Italian, let me help you get ahead by giving you the feedback you've been missing!
City names from language to language are often disconnected by pronunciation. This has a lot to do with spelling, and how we represent sounds in writing is slightly different from one country to the next. So, in this video, I'm not here to tell you what's right or wrong. You don't have to change the way you say anything. It's more of a reminder of how spelling can be a false indicator for proper pronunciation... if you read a foreign name as if it were your in own native language. Assume that will sound different to native speakers.
This city doesn't have much to it, mostly the ANG spelling is what we're looking at. The English spelling of ANG (sang, language, change) is typically pronounced EING (even on YouTube it's hard to write out pronunciations!) but in many MANY languages, especially including Korean and Chinese ANG is pronounced AHHng like ANGela Merkel, for example.
So, join me in knowing some new things about the world and languages! Feel free to suggest a pronunciation video of another proper name that you've been wanting to learn more about.
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This is actually the last in the series of videos that introduces a game that uses alternative *Portunglês* spellings to show how Portuguese can help you sound more natural when speaking English!
If you read the word as if it were Portuguese, you will discover a very common English phrase, (with perfect North American English pronunciation). It's a way to make relationships that stick and at the very least they can be random words you can pronounce really well! Try to guess the word before I reveal it just a few moments later!
Linguistix Pronunciation is a premium language coaching service that focuses on clear speech and natural pronunciation in a foreign language, using examples and relationships from your native language. Effective communication can be a problem and misunderstandings happen more often than we think.
If you're serious about taking your language skills to the next level, please fill out this quick form and then I'll reach out to set up a consult: tinyurl.com/linguistixapp
There are many more videos on this topic for all you Brazilians trying to master English pronunciation check out the playlist on this channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA9wg...
Or maybe you came here to practice your Portuguese! I invite you to check out the series on Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation for native English speakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjJLs...
And of course please visit the Linguistix Pronunciation site for more details and information regarding accent coaching: linguistixpro.com
(This is a repost of a previous video with an audio problem)
Com Lingüistix você pode aperfeiçoar sua pronúncia em inglês com aulas particulares ou grupais. Este video tem o objetivo de identificar e prevenir os erros mais comuns para brasileiros falando inglês. Esta introdução faz parte de uma serie de 5 videos.
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It's that time of year again when we celebrate the Jewish festival of lights! No matter how you spell it, Chanukah is here! This video introduces and explains some common Hanukkah related vocabulary and pronunciations. Lighthearted and aimed at a general audience, you can use these terms to learn more about the traditions and terminology of Judaism and specifically this festive holiday.
There are many variations of these pronunciations throughout the Jewish world, however the Modern Hebrew pronunciations are reflected in this video and suggested English pronunciations may depend on your native accent.
Interested in learning more about Hebrew pronunciation?
Visit www.mivtaim.com for more information about private pronunciation coaching and for more videos on the topic!
Don't forget about the other videos on this channel that will help you build confidence when speaking Hebrew. There's a whole playlist right here! youtube.com/watch?v=GSYubVq8BuY&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1v0tS9hhTg7kL1cUVyO4oFY
List of words mentioned in the video with Hebrew translation and phonetic transliteration:
Hanukkah – חנוכה – KHA-noo-kah
Menorah – מנורה – kha-noo-kee-YAH
Shamash – שמש – sha-MAHSH
Latkes – לביבות – le-vee-VOHT
Donuts – סופגניות – soof-gah-NYOHT
Dreidel – סביבון – se-vee-VOHN
A great miracle happened there
– נס גדול היה שם – NESS gah-DOHL ha-YAH SHAHM
A great miracle happened here
– נס גדול היה פה – NESS gah-DOHL ha-YAH POH
Happy Hanukkah – חג חנוכה שמח – KHAG KHAnookah sah-MAY-akh
Happy Hanukkah!
These videos introduce a new game where I create and spell out a made-up word or phrase and you have to guess which English word is pronounced if you read the word as if it were Portuguese. It's a way to make relationships that stick and at the very least they can be random words you can pronounce really well! Try to guess the word before I reveal it just a few moments later!
Linguistix Pronunciation is a premium language coaching service that focuses on clear speech and natural pronunciation in a foreign language, using examples and relationships from your native language. Effective communication can be a problem and misunderstandings happen more often than we think.
If you're serious about taking your language skills to the next level, please fill out this quick form and then I'll reach out to set up a consult: tinyurl.com/linguistixapp
There are many more videos on this topic for all you Brazilians trying to master English pronunciation check out the playlist on this channel:
youtube.com/watch?v=VA9wgKrsciA&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1tJLxei1LkbOLJcRL4WDXjV
Or maybe you came here to practice your Portuguese! I invite you to check out the series on Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation for native English speakers: youtube.com/watch?v=EjJLs__RXQ8&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1teQ9MPaEO43LVGoAk4ZeCE
And of course please visit the Linguistix site for more details and information regarding accent coaching: linguistixpro.com
You get to guess which English word you're actually saying! It's a fun game that you can share with others. Try and see if they can guess before I reveal the answer!!
We're trying to create a modification from the 'inglês brasileiro' which we've grown accustomed to, and in many cases feels more comfortable. Sometimes we need to question certain sounds or at least verify that what we're saying is extremely clear and natural, given the place we're going to be using the language. Since I work as a pronunciation coach to many amazing Brazilians ;) I get to see first hand which mistakes are commonly made and which techniques are easiest to remember. If spelling a word in *Brazinglish* or *Portunglês* is the best way to help make a relationship to the pronunciation, then let's start spelling words in a more strategic way - at least for the purposes of learning the complex pronunciation of English!
There are many more videos on this topic for all you Brazilians trying to master English pronunciation check out the playlist on this channel:
youtube.com/watch?v=VA9wgKrsciA&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1tJLxei1LkbOLJcRL4WDXjV
Or maybe you came here to practice your Portuguese! I invite you to check out the series on Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation for native English speakers: youtube.com/watch?v=EjJLs__RXQ8&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1teQ9MPaEO43LVGoAk4ZeCE
And of course please visit the Linguistix site for more details and information regarding accent coaching: linguistixpro.com
If you're serious about taking your language skills to the next level, please fill out this quick form and then I'll reach out to set up a consult: tinyurl.com/linguistixapp
Tmj!
We're trying to create a modification from the 'inglês brasileiro' which we've grown accustomed to, and in many cases feels more comfortable. Sometimes we need to question certain sounds or at least verify that what we're saying is extremely clear and natural, given the place we're going to be using the language. Since I work as a pronunciation coach to many amazing Brazilians ;) I get to see first hand which mistakes are commonly made and which techniques are easiest to remember. If spelling a word in *Brazinglish* or *Portunglês* is the best way to help make a relationship to the pronunciation, then let's start spelling words in a more strategic way - at least for the purposes of learning the complex pronunciation of English!
There are many more videos on this topic for all you Brazilians trying to master English pronunciation check out the playlist on this channel:
youtube.com/watch?v=VA9wgKrsciA&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1tJLxei1LkbOLJcRL4WDXjV
Or maybe you came here to practice your Portuguese! I invite you to check out the series on Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation for native English speakers: youtube.com/watch?v=EjJLs__RXQ8&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1teQ9MPaEO43LVGoAk4ZeCE
And of course please visit the Lingüistix site for more details and information regarding accent coaching: linguistixpro.com
If you're serious about taking your language skills to the next level, please fill out this quick form and then I'll reach out to set up a consult: tinyurl.com/linguistixapp
Tmj!
If you're watching this video or any video in the series, it means you're trying to take your level of English, and especially your pronunciation, to the next level. Although this may seem like a fun series (it totally is!) you should know that this is also based on a lot of research and study. The way that pronunciation is taught and learned is changing nowadays and we have the tools to make stronger associations and get more consistent feedback than ever before!
You'll notice I'm also writing the description in English. If you are a fluent English speaker, you'll notice that your level can also be 'enhanced' by using more natural, native-like pronunciation in your conversations, which will inevitably build confidence and make you feel more secure when speaking to new people!
Feel free to attempt to translate this also if you feel the urge. I invite you to watch other videos in the series and to check out the videos on this channel - there are 4 languages represented, soon to be 5!
If you haven't seen the original OG series from when I lived in Brazil, go on and check it out now:
youtube.com/watch?v=4rhaH3nOQCY&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1tJLxei1LkbOLJcRL4WDXjV
I also have videos for learning to pronounce Brazilian Portuguese. If you have any friends learning this beautiful language, send 'em here:
youtube.com/watch?v=EjJLs__RXQ8&list=PLfwqVVFqlT1teQ9MPaEO43LVGoAk4ZeCE
Also for more information regarding pronunciation coaching please visit the Linguistix website:
linguistixpro.com
For language-specific content, check out the playlists I've created and the site:
www.linguistixpro.com
Video in collaboration with Five Folds Creative
In this case, I happen to speak all these languages quite well, but you don't need to be perfectly fluent in a foreign language to be able to use a natural accent and approach a new conversation similar to how a native speaker would. It all comes down to a few small details. Could be sounds that are different from your native language, and it could be the words that you choose when speaking.
What I do for you is simply provide 100% feedback while we're speaking so you know right away how you sound, where to improve, and what to keep the same. We do this in 5 different languages. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Italian (which sadly is not represented in this video). You can also see the logo color changes depending on the language. So Green for English, Red for Spanish, Yellow for Portuguese, Blue for Hebrew and Orange for Italian. Follow the colors to find the resources you need!
Let me show you how we can build confidence when speaking and develop a natural accent that convinces people that you are a competent, intelligent, native-like speaker and do it in the first 10 seconds of your conversation. See how that launches you into deeper conversations, more opportunities for job growth and a great feeling of accomplishment overall. I can't wait to meet you and work with you on your pronunciation skills!
More info at www.linguistixpro.com but check out some more videos on this channel! You can search by language! See you soon!
Allow me to explain to you how it all works! If you're learning Portuguese or plan to in the future, I'll break down some of the most useful techniques for sounding like a native speaker. I make videos and useful guides to make the process a little more smooth and accessible, no matter what your level or where you are in the world.
Learn more at www.linguistixpro.com/portuguese
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Brasileiro? Please watch: "English Pronunciation for Brazilians [Pode Crer 2]"
youtube.com/watch?v=DnMDtxViO2M
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BUT this technique is not just to help you with one (or a few) words! It's also a representation of how Linguistix Pronunciation makes connections from your native language to make learning to speak a foreign language a lot more accessible, especially for those who have a hard time hearing the subtle differences between similar pronunciations.
My whole philosophy is that you can learn to pronounce a foreign language by using as many similarities as possible from your native language. The trick is to realize how much you already have at your disposal! But don't worry, I do all the dirty work for you and simplify the process in these short videos.
What comes out of it is natural, native-like pronunciation (and we do this in 5 different languages) so that your practice becomes more efficient and a lot more effective. This video, for example, takes a simple word BAR and connects it with the English word BOD (short for body) and voilà! Magic! No, but seriously, it is an extremely accurate representation for the pronunciation of that word in Spanish!
These associations are not random, by the way. And unfortunately they cannot be used with every Spanish word. That's why we need to understand the associations beyond the one-word tricks. The D in English in many cases sounds like a single R in Spanish and can really help your clarity when speaking with other natives.
On top of clear speech, you'll come away with a ton more confidence and you'll make the right first impression with this new and improved accent of yours.
Pronunciation for me is the best way to show off your overall level in any language, but in particular for Spanish, it clearly separates the way people think about you and respond to you, since there are so many gringos floating around the world just saying BAR' all the time. But it's cool, they just haven't stumbled upon this video yet! But they will, because you will likely share this with them, and I thank you for it!
So, keep watching more of these videos!
Want to learn how to pronounce GRANDE?
youtube.com/watch?v=PmpAsjsu3hA
How about how to pronounce TRES?
youtube.com/watch?v=xFUJcv4GAzw
Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
I also have a website! It's new and improved and ready for your visit.
Find out more at linguistixpro.com/spanish
Follow this link to get your FREE Hebrew pronunciation mini-course to get you started!
bit.ly/301On4v
A replay of a recent training that focuses on pronunciation as a way to improve spoken communication in Modern Hebrew, though this can easily be applied to ANY language. Enjoy!
Questions? Comment below! More at www.mivtaim.com
Oh, did you want to see the second half? Oh! Ok, here you go!
youtu.be/nBeZmpVptxQ
Follow this link to get your FREE Hebrew pronunciation mini-course to get you started!
bit.ly/301On4v
A replay of a recent training that introduces a framework for developing natural pronunciation in Hebrew, though this framework can easily be applied to ANY language. Enjoy!
Questions? Comment below! More at mivtaim.com
Did you catch us in the middle? Go watch Part 1!
youtu.be/g6vltGUuK-I
Here's the thing: When native English speakers are learning to speak Spanish, we tend to pronounce words using the rules of English. In other words, we read Spanish as if, for some reason, it's an English word. This happens ALL THE TIME and is proven in words like "Tres".
We take the initial TR, look at it for a moment, and assume it must be pronounced like the TR in the word "Trace", which is exactly what most English speakers will default to in the pronunciation of the number three in Spanish. Uno, Dose, Trace. If that's how you say it, we do want to make a quick and slight modification, but it's not your fault!
It's a natural habit for anyone to pronounce a foreign word with the rules of their native language. What else would you think to try if you had no idea how to say it? I'm totally with you. And trust me, I'm only an expert on the languages I've taken time to perfect. You definitely don't want me to help you with French or German... yet ;)
Luckily with this channel and my coaching, I have put together a series of videos that simplify this whole deal with word tricks and techniques that make your pronunciation sound natural and native-like without going into details of the phonetics (i.e. where to put your tongue and teeth, how to create the sound) or phonology (i.e. introducing the available sounds within a given language).
So, if you're working on your Spanish pronunciation, let this video be a guide to not only pronounce the number three, but to gain a deeper understanding of how the letters TR are pronounced in Spanish, no matter where they fall within a word. They are not pronounced like the English TR, unfortunately.
Taking the technique of using "Today" to flip your R's also shows how there are many sounds that are nearly identical among languages that you would have never thought to connect!
If you're someone who can't hear the subtle differences between foreign pronunciations, or if you don't consider yourself a 'language person', that's quite alright! Let me make the associations FOR you and simplify the entire process so you can just worry about memorizing vocabulary and solidifying your grammar.
The best thing about these pronunciation techniques (and practicing pronunciation in general) is that, unlike grammar and vocabulary, acquiring the proper, natural pronunciation never goes away and you'll never have to relearn it! It's a little thing called muscle memory, my friend. And your brain will defer to whichever pronunciations you have found most comfortable and correct.
So, if you have developed bad habits when speaking Spanish, you can modify and improve them! You will just by watching this short video. It's about relationships! The most efficient way for your brain to learn something new is to relate it to something you already know. Neurons fire like a pinball flying back and forth between rubber bumpers and those little flappy things at the bottom. Only, like, a lot faster!
So, if you're still reading this and haven't subscribed to this channel, take a reading break and do that now. Did you like this video? Oh! You did! No way, that's fantastic! Click the little thumbs up guy and tell me how you REALLY feel! ;)
I welcome your comments and suggestions for future videos. There's a ton more where this came from.
Pronunciation for me is the best way to show off your overall level in any language, but in particular for Spanish, it clearly separates the way people think about you and respond to you, since there are so many gringos floating around the world just saying 'Trace' all the time. But it's cool, they just haven't stumbled upon this video yet! But they will, because you will likely share this with them, and I thank you for it!
I also have a website! It's new and improved and ready for your visit.
Find out more at linguistixpro.com/spanish


