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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Aug 8, 20193 min read
10 Words English Learners Commonly Mispronounce
English learners commonly mispronounce sixth, squirrel, rural, penguin, thirty, and mischievous, among other words.
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Aug 8, 20192 min read
How to Pronounce the TH Sounds
The most troublesome consonant blend for almost all English learners is the TH sound. With practice, English learners can improve quickly.
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jul 31, 20193 min read
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of My English and Spanish Students
I thought it'd be fun to share a behind the scenes look at what it's like to be an English or Spanish student with me. Take a look!
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jul 29, 20191 min read
37 of the Most Common English Idioms
In this TakeLessons video, I explain the meanings of 37 common English idioms and how to use them in everyday conversation.
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
Jul 29, 20194 min read
95 Common English Words that Originate from Spanish
Did you know that you probably use Spanish on a daily basis when speaking English? Spanish can be found in our everyday conversations.
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 30, 20192 min read
What's the Difference Between the Beach and the Shore?
Did you know that in some areas of the U.S., American English speakers call the beach the "shore?"
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 24, 20192 min read
How to Pronounce the Two G Consonant Sounds
I have some tips for you to make it much easier. to know when to pronounce the G consonant as a hard G /g/ or a soft G /dʒ/.
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 16, 20191 min read
Three Easy Tips for Improving Your Pronunciation
Here are three easy recommendations for how beginner language learners can practice improving their pronunciation.
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 13, 20191 min read
How to Pronounce the Y Consonant Sound
The Y consonant sound [j], especially at the beginning of a word, is particularly difficult for native Spanish speakers.
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Jackie Amidon Donaldson
May 13, 20191 min read
How to Pronounce the American R
The consonant that is consistently most difficult for English learners is the American R [ɹ]. Let's practice this all-American sound.
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