About ESL: Improving Pronunciation

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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL This week focuses on improving pronunciation through the use of intonation and stress in English. Intonation and stress is the music of English, following the rhythm of the language can help your pronunciation skills. There's also a look at the causative verbs 'make', 'help' and others, as well as some new reading comprehension activities for business English learners. Improving Pronunciation English pronunciation can be difficult for English learners. Think about the syllable 'ough', how many ways are there to pronounce it? Cough, through, though, etc.- each with a different pronunciation! Add... Read more Causative Verbs Jack had his house painted. This sentence is similar in meaning to: Someone painted Jack's house. OR Jack's house was painted by someone. Causative verbs express the idea of someone... Read more Readings for Business Professionals Two qualities that successful business professionals strive for are leadership and mobility. These two readings focus on each of these aspects and include key vocabulary help, as well as follow-up... Read more English Vocabulary Builder - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced English Vocabulary for TESOL ESL EFL learners looking for vocabulary including idiomatic language and difficult slang, jargon, professional English, word games, as well as quizzes, worksheets and vocabulary learning techniques. English as 2nd Language Ads ESL Accent Pronounciation Teach ESL ESL Listening Lesson Pronounce Featured Articles English Listening Skills and Activities-Effective Listening Practice English Writing Skills - Letters, Resumes and Writing Style Teaching English - Techniques, Resources, Certificates, Employment English Reading Comprehension Skills for ESL EFL Learners TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Examination Preparation English for Business, Work and other Specific Purposes   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More> This newsletter is written by: Kenneth Beare ESL Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About ESL newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Free English Courses Build Your Vocabulary Do You Need Lesson Plans for Your Class? Do you Know Basic English Grammar? Vocabulary Quizzes Advertisement