Talking English - Pronunciation Studio

Introduction

After six months of planning and hesitation, I’ve finally decided to publish this project.
(Nach sechs Monaten Planung und Zögern habe ich mich endlich entschieden, dieses Projekt zu veröffentlichen.)

I wanted everything to be perfectly structured before going live — but waiting too long only delayed its purpose.
(Ich wollte, dass alles perfekt strukturiert ist, bevor es online geht – aber zu langes Warten hat nur seinen Zweck hinausgezögert.)

So now, I’m sharing it as it stands — a work in motion, a living project that will grow and improve over time.
(Also teile ich es jetzt so, wie es ist – ein fortlaufendes Werk, ein lebendiges Projekt, das mit der Zeit wachsen und sich verbessern wird.)

I hope the “imperfect version” helps or inspires you in some way and you come back from time to time to see what I have managed to improve.
(Ich hoffe, dass die „unvollkommene Version“ Ihnen auf irgendeine Weise hilft oder Sie inspiriert – und dass Sie von Zeit zu Zeit zurückkehren, um zu sehen, was ich verbessern konnte.)

Basic Pronunciation help for English Learners

1. Talking English Pronunciation - Fundamentals of pronunciation.

2. Pronunciation Overview

3. Vowel Sounds & Pronunciation

All Sounds
Short Vowels
Vowels - Intro
Schwa Intro
Sound with 3 Example Sentences
Practice Exercises: Linking Techniques-9
Review and Assessment-10
Longer Vowel Sounds
Vowel and Diphthong Pronunciation
Vowel & Diphthong Pronunciation 2
Vowel and Diphthong Pronunciation
1. Practice with complex vowel combinations for better clarity.
English Stress
1. Mastering stress in words, sentences, and rhythm.
Stress & Intonation
1. Combining stress patterns with intonation for natural speech.
All Stress Sounds
1. Comprehensive focus on stress-related pronunciation issues.
Consonant Clusters and Pronunciation 🔗
1. Practice initial, medial, and final consonant clusters (e.g., "bl," "str," "nt").
2. Include activities for reducing difficulties with consonant blends and syllable breaks.
Consonant Drills 🏋️
1. Exercises for problematic consonant sounds (e.g., /θ/, /ð/, /r/, /l/).
2. Focus on articulation and tongue placement for clear consonant production.

4. English Stress & Intonation

English Stress
All Sounds - Stress & Intonation
All Stress Sounds
Foundation of Intonation
1. Basics of intonation and its importance in natural speech.
Mastering Pauses & Phrasing
1. Techniques for pausing and phrasing to create natural rhythm.
🧠 Understanding Thought Groups & Stress
1. Dividing speech into thought groups and applying stress effectively.
2. 1. Exploring Intonation Patterns
    - Common patterns for statements, questions, and exclamations.
  2. Emphasis and Choice in Speech Intonation
    - Highlighting key parts of speech to enhance clarity and meaning.
    - Expressing Emotion and Hesitancy Through Intonation
      - Using intonation to reflect emotions and subtle hesitations.
    - Linking Sounds for Fluid Speech
      - Techniques for linking words for smoother, more natural speech.
    - 1. Practice Exercises: Linking Techniques
        
        Drills to master linking sounds and improve fluency.
      2. Consonant Drills Here:
        
        Practice pronouncing challenging consonants and clusters, focusing on clarity and smooth transitions (e.g., "spoon," "street").
      3. Review and Assessment
        
        Recap, self-assessment, and feedback to consolidate learning.

🎤 Part 1: Foundation of Intonation

1. Foundation of Intonation
  - Basics of intonation and its importance in natural speech.
2. Mastering Pauses & Phrasing
  - Techniques for pausing and phrasing to create natural rhythm.
3. 🧠 Understanding Thought Groups & Stress
  - Dividing speech into thought groups and applying stress effectively.

🔔 Part 2: Intonation Patterns and Techniques

Exploring Intonation Patterns
- Common patterns for statements, questions, and exclamations.
Emphasis and Choice in Speech Intonation
- Highlighting key parts of speech to enhance clarity and meaning.
Advanced Techniques in Intonation
- Complex intonation strategies for advanced fluency.

💓 Part 3: Emotional Expression and Fluidity

Expressing Emotion and Hesitancy Through Intonation
- Using intonation to reflect emotions and subtle hesitations.
Linking Sounds for Fluid Speech
- Techniques for linking words for smoother, more natural speech.

🏋️‍♂️ Part 4: Practice and Review

Practice Exercises: Linking Techniques
- Drills to master linking sounds and improve fluency.
Consonant Drills Here:
- Practice pronouncing challenging consonants and clusters, focusing on clarity and smooth transitions (e.g., "spoon," "street").
Review and Assessment
- Recap, self-assessment, and feedback to consolidate learning.

📚 Part: 5 Supplementary Modules

Short Vowels
Long Vowel Sounds
Intonation & Meaning
- Exploring vowel lengths and their role in communication.
Vowel and Diphthong Pronunciation
- Practice with complex vowel combinations for better clarity.
English Stress
- Mastering stress in words, sentences, and rhythm.
Stress & Intonation
- Combining stress patterns with intonation for natural speech.
All Stress Sounds
- Comprehensive focus on stress-related pronunciation issues.
Consonant Clusters and Pronunciation 🔗
- Practice initial, medial, and final consonant clusters (e.g., "bl," "str," "nt").
- Include activities for reducing difficulties with consonant blends and syllable breaks.
Consonant Drills 🏋️
- Exercises for problematic consonant sounds (e.g., /θ/, /ð/, /r/, /l/).
- Focus on articulation and tongue placement for clear consonant production.