The Frustration (and Fascination!) of the Letter E in English Have you ever stared at a perfectly simple word in English and felt a wave of frustration wash over you? Maybe it was “friend,” where that sneaky “e” makes absolutely no sound. Or perhaps it was “receive,” where those innocent-looking vowels seem to conspire against … Read more
Today, I’m going to be talking about a cornerstone of English pronunciation – the letter A. Understanding its sounds is critical, especially for beginning ESL students learning the alphabet. Use Google Translate Often times, vowels can be tricky; they’re not as straightforward as consonants. I’m here to help you navigate through the complexities of the … Read more
Know (silent k) Island (silent s) Debt (silent b) Castle (silent t) Wrong (silent w) Doubt (silent b) Subtle (silent b) Listen (silent t) Pneumonia (silent p) Lamb (silent b) Ever Stare at a Word in English and Think, “Wait, What?” Remember that sinking feeling you get when you encounter a word in English that … Read more