Pronunciation

English pronunciation lessons: learn difficult sounds like TH, L and R, word stress and rhythm to speak more clearly.

About these pronunciation lessons

These video lessons focus on the English sounds and patterns that learners often find hardest: the TH sound, L and R, rhythm and word stress. Each sound is taught in several short parts, with mouth position, practice words and sentences. They are useful for every level – clear pronunciation makes you easier to understand, even with a small vocabulary.

How to practise pronunciation

  1. Watch and copy. Pause after each example and repeat it out loud – several times.
  2. Record yourself on your phone and compare with the teacher.
  3. Practise in short sessions – 10 minutes a day works better than one long session.
  4. Shadow real speech. Speak along with an audio story to train rhythm and intonation.

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All lessons are listed below. For more short tips, see BBC Pronunciation Tips.

English Pronunciation 5c R and L

English Pronunciation 5c R and L

Learn English Pronunciation video lesson 5c: R and L. Lesson’s Topic: “R” and “L”. Learning Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners. English Pronunciation Lessons: English Pronunciation 5b (third part) R English Pronunciation…

English Pronunciation 5b (third part) R

English Pronunciation 5b (third part) R

Learn English Pronunciation. Video Course Topic: “R” (third part) as a consonant sound. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners. English Pronunciation Video Lessons: English Pronunciation 5b (second part) R Pronunciation Lesson 5b…

Pronunciation Lesson 5b R

Pronunciation Lesson 5b R

English Pronunciation Video Lesson 5b: R Topic: “R” as a consonant sound. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners. Click here to view American Accent Audio Training Program

Pronunciation Video 5a (continued): R

Pronunciation Video 5a (continued): R

This pronunciation video lesson’s topic: “R” as a vowel sound. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners. Improve your pronunciation skills by watching our video lessons repeatedly. Pronunciation Videos: Pronunciation Video 5a: R…

English Pronunciation Lesson 5a: R

English Pronunciation Lesson 5a: R

English Pronunciation Video Lesson 5a: R Lesson’s Topic: “R” as a vowel sound. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners. English Pronunciation Videos: English Pronunciation Lesson 4c (continued) L English Pronunciation Lesson 4c.…

Pronunciation Video 4c (continued) L

Pronunciation Video 4c (continued) L

English pronunciation video lesson 4c continued L. We are continuing to learn pronunciation /l/ in the final position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners. Pronunciation Videos: Pronunciation Video 4c. “L” Pronunciation Video…