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1). English Intonation: The Noun And Verb Listen and Learn: The Different Intonation of the Noun and the Verb Intonation, the "music" of a language, is perhaps the most important element of a correct accent. Many people think that pronunciation is what makes up an accent. It may be that pronunciation is very important for an understandable accent. But it is intonation that giv... 2). How To Get Your Kids To Speak Your Language Note: This experience had to do with preserving Spanish for our kids but the principles are valid for anyone trying to help their kids speak and preserve any language and culture. COUNTRY OF MANY PEOPLES This country,,, (The authors raised their kids in the United States but they believe that their experience can be useful for pe... 3). Intonation In English: Expressions Of Two Words Listen and Learn: The Intonation of Two-Word Expressions Many people think that pronunciation is what makes up an accent. It may be that pronunciation is very important for an understandable accent. But it is intonation that gives the final touch that makes an accent correct or native. Intonation is the "music" of a langu... 4). Intonation In English: Nouns And Adjectives Are Stressed Differently Than Verbs Listen and Learn: Nouns and Adjectives one way; Verbs another Chinese has "tones" but all languages have their own special intonation. The "music" of a language is its intonation and it is perhaps the most important element of a correct accent. A "ggod" accent is not only a question of good pronunciation. Many people thin... 5). Learn English Laughing Humor and Learning Humor is important in learning a language. Not only does it enable the student to learn new vocabulary in context but it also is a motivating force. When a student understands a joke she begins to feel like she is in the world of the new language. Puns are especially valuable because they stress meaning. We'll give ... 6). Learning Styles And Their Effect On Language Learning Note: This article makes special reference to the effect of learning syles in the learning of Spanish but the principles are valid for all language learning. ¡LEER ES PODER! ¡Learning Spanish! How can you best learn Spanish? It depends on your particular approach to learning. Take a look at the following approaches... 7). Reading & Writing English: Words Ending In "D" The different sounds that the letter"d" takes at the end of a verb in the past tense An extract from the book: Word Power by the author of this article. The English language indicates that the action of the verb is in the past by having some form of the "d" or "t" sound end the word. We say some kind of "d" or "t" sound a... 8). The American Accent: Pronunciation Of The Vowels The English Vowel SOUNDS Many learners of English have a distinct accent because they pronounce English with the vowels of their language. They commit this error because the English vowels are "something like" the vowel sounds of their native language, but they are not the same! It is not enough to listen to radio and TV. ... 9). The American English Accent:: The "Explosive" T And P Sounds The "explosive consonants" Earlier we said that the vowels are an important factor in hearing a "foreign" accent. But it is not only the vowels. The consonants also must be mastered. When we say that English consonants are "explosives", we mean that they are pronounced with a sudden release of air. It is this characteristi... 10). The American English Accent:: The Voiced And Unvoiced The voiced and unvoiced consonants In this section we will try to clarify the difference between the voiced consonants and the unvoiced consonants. If you want to master English pronunciation you have to able to distinguish between these two types of consonants. This is necessary for you to learn the proper pronunciation ...