Neutral /ʌ/ and /ə/: The Schwa Sound
COURSE DESCRIPTION
- Video tutorial(s) teach(es) you key aspects of the sound or pattern.
- In-depth, hierarchical practice activities move you from basic to advanced skills.
- Audio files accompany every practice activity to give you a model for each target.
- Answer keys for practice activities to help you correct and better understand your error patterns.
- Course content developed based on years of experience with English language learners from all over the world.
- Instructor is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with specialized experience in English pronunciation training.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Learn sound production including key “landmarks” to help you gain accuracy.
- Move from basic to advanced skills with our structured approach.
- Discover spelling patterns for every sound, deepening your understanding of when to use each sound.
- Get tips from an expert to help you avoid common pitfalls.
- Gain consistency through repeated study and practice.
Course Content
Lessons
About the /ʌ/ Sound
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/ʌ/ and /ə/ Spelling Patterns
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Neutral /ʌ/ and /ə/ Word Practice #1
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Neutral /ʌ/ and /ə/ Word Practice #2
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/ʌn/ Word Practice
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/ʌm/ Word Practice
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Neutral, Unstressed /ə/ Word Practice
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/ə/ in “-ate” Word Practice
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/ə/ in “-ous” Word Practice
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/ə/ in “-et” Word Practice
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/ə/ in “-ment” Word Practice
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/ə/ at the Ends of Words
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/ə/ spelled as “o” in Multisyllabic Words
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/ə/ in “-age” Word Practice
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“a” at the Beginning of Words
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