Unit 15 More Vowel Sounds - AW and UH - LISTEN
Introduction to Unit 15
Unit 15 of the Effortless Pronunciation Course focuses on two more important vowel sounds in English: AW (as in 'law') and UH (as in 'cup'). Mastering these sounds will further refine your accent and make your speech clearer to native speakers.
Lesson Objectives
The main goal of this unit is to help you correctly produce and distinguish between the AW and UH vowel sounds.
- Learn the correct mouth and tongue position for the AW sound.
- Learn the correct mouth and tongue position for the UH sound.
- Practice distinguishing between these sounds in different words.
- Improve overall clarity and naturalness of your English speech.
Effective Learning Steps
Step 1: Isolate and Practice the Sounds
Begin by listening to the audio for the AW and UH sounds individually. Pay close attention to the instructor's explanation and imitate the sounds multiple times.
Step 2: Word Practice
Practice the list of provided words for both the AW sound (e.g., 'caught', 'dawn', 'talk') and the UH sound (e.g., 'luck', 'come', 'son'). Record yourself and compare with the native speaker audio.
Step 3: Minimal Pairs
Practice with minimal pairs, which are words that differ only by these two sounds (e.g., 'cot' vs. 'cut', 'don' vs. 'dun'). This will sharpen your listening and speaking accuracy.
Benefits of This Lesson
By completing Unit 15, you will significantly reduce common pronunciation errors related to these vowels. This will lead to better comprehension by native speakers and increase your own confidence in speaking English.