Accent modification: Connected Speech

Connected Speech: Linking consonants to vowels In natural spoken English, words often connect to each other smoothly. One common way this happens is through consonant-to-vowel linking. This means that when a word ends in a consonant sound, and the next word starts with a vowel, the consonant links to the vowel, making speech flow more naturally. …

How To Improve Your Vocabulary by Using Collocations

How to Improve Your Vocabulary by Using Collocations Collocations are words that naturally go together in a language because native speakers commonly use them in that combination. These word pairings sound “right” to fluent speakers, while other combinations might sound unnatural. Types of Collocations: Adjective + Noun → strong coffee, deep sleep, heavy rain Verb + …

IELTS Speaking Test Parts 2 and 3

  Here are some sample tasks and useful vocabulary for the IELTS Speaking Test Parts 2 and 3. 1. Describe a time when you were surprised by something You should say: when it happened what the surprise was how you found out about it and explain how you felt about it. Relevant Vocabulary: Unexpected Astonished Out …