ESL resources
sounds
Sounds
Contents
Sounds - generalvowel sounds - single
vowel sounds - diphthongs
consonant sounds
consonant sounds - voiced / unvoiced
sounds and spelling
schwa
Matching cards - simple sounds
Material from other sources
Changing native speaker pronunciation
Aitch or haitch? The changing pronunciation of common words in English. Advanced.
Aitch or haitch? The changing pronunciation of common words in English. Advanced.
The Chaos by Gerard Nolst Trenité
Text of The Chaos - a poem illustrating the irregularities of English sounds and spelling. (See video below)
Text of The Chaos - a poem illustrating the irregularities of English sounds and spelling. (See video below)
Video
English Pronunciation - "The Chaos" by Dr. Gerard Nolst Trenité
Poem demonstrating many of the irregularities of English pronunciation.
Poem demonstrating many of the irregularities of English pronunciation.
MacMillan interactive phonemic chart
Interactive IPA chart for English with audio recordings of the sounds and an example word for each
Interactive IPA chart for English with audio recordings of the sounds and an example word for each
MacMillan interactive phonemic chart
Interactive IPA chart for English with audio recordings of the sounds and an example word for each
Interactive IPA chart for English with audio recordings of the sounds and an example word for each