DO THIS to learn /æ/ Vs /e/

[@britishaccentmethod]

🎁🎂 THANK YOU for sharing this tutorial! 4,366 of you have shared this tutorial, or one of my others on social media and with your friends. It's REALLY helping me to grow the channel, and help more people like you to improve their career and confidence in English. Who are 3 people you know who could benefit from watching THIS tutorial? Thank you for sharing it with them! I appreciate every share, and look forward to talking to you in the comments!

[@NS-nl3cg]

Sir I want mouth movement for sound /t/...

[@dianchik_22]

bend set pan mat axe Am I right?

[@hiimcortana1568]

Finally, a tutorial that I could understand and follow. I did this in front of a mirror for, maybe a thousand times or more throughout an entire month. At first, my mouth wasn't used to this and I couldn't control my tongue to stay flat on the bottom, but after first week I started seeing some improvement. Now I can do this right at almost all the time.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Peter, I am so pleased to hear that my video has helped you and that it has been easy to follow. Keep making those excercises and you will see great improvement. Michael

[@aleksandrkutko5439]

It's strange you are not so popular as a teacher. Amazing job, exactly what I was looking for. Very constructive and practical. Some of the channels with much much more subscribers doing much much worse job. You definitely deserve your place on KZbin. Thank you.

[@veredshechter9541]

I’m an English teacher and I showed your video to my student and it helped her a lot. Thanks

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Vered, you're welcome! Thanks for sharing it with them 😊

[@queenofsusan]

I'm really appreciate you, sir. I'm confused these two sounds but now I understand and clear.

[@liubov_and_english]

Wow! the way you explain the difference work wonders!

[@juliekim6892]

so good to learn subtle differences between similar English sounds and practice them. For speaking any language, I have witnessed for a long time that pronunciation is so important.

[@ruchadesai5958]

you are god send!!! focusing on lips and mouth shame really helps to distinct between these sounds. you are a great hel for my linguistics class! thank you!

[@Space.Panda1805]

5:51 My answers 1.e 2. e, said? 3. e, pen 4. ae is an A, mat 5. e, ex so, "e" is like "ae", but not smiling that much and you need to say E sound and without opening that much the mouth. Thanks so much Michael❤ I Learn English and I'm 28 years old and it is a really challenge because accent and pronunciation. Your chanel helps so much!!

[@alejandropunalfreire3231]

Good morning, it is a very interesting practise to do every day or often in a week. I am Spanish and I find troubles with this two letters. Other issue that I recognize is the spelling.

[@58_shilpa.e30]

Bend/e/,said/e/,pen/e/,mat/a/,ex/e/... I really love your teaching it's very easy for me to understand..👍

[@britishaccentmethod]

Happy to hear that Shilpa! Thank you for your comment!

[@ІннаПавленко-з2й]

Hi, i find your tutorial absolutely beneficial for me. Thanks a lot! My answers: 1. e, 2.æ, 3.æ, 4.æ, 5.e.

[@Lifeistoshorttobesadmakefun]

Well done love it you are amazing teacher ever thank you

[@구수현-g7f]

This helps me a lot. It has been tricky for me .

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi it's Michael here. I'm glad it's helped you. I know that these sounds can be difficult for Korean Speakers. Did you see the latest video on English intonation that I posted this week? Here's the link, I think you'll find it helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ycmJmVnMpsh6M Michael :)

[@cheryludomessien]

Bend /e/, said/e/, pen /e/, mat/a/ and ex/e/

[@britishaccentmethod]

Spot on!

[@luciacolella4196]

Thanks. You are an excellent teacher

[@madhavs1559]

This video help's me a lot thank for this video

[@britishaccentmethod]

Glad it helped you Madhav. Thanks for all your comments - it helps me a lot and it's good to hear from you!

[@morouidrissanouhou7979]

You are a vert good teacher , and you realy emprove my prononciation . May Allah help you .

[@irinamurzina6039]

You are the best teacher i have ever seen .

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Irina, Thank you. I appreciate you're comment and glad that you're finding the videos so helpful! What's your goal with pronunciation? I'm giving away a free 5 day pronunciation course at the moment... You might have seen a KZbin Ad for it. Have you gained access to it? If you found this video helpful, you'll love the course. Michael

[@irinamurzina6039]

@@britishaccentmethod Hello , teacher i din't expect to get a message from you.My goal is to remove my strong Russian accent and i want local people to undenstand me easy.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Irina Murzina Hi Irina, These tutorials will help! Did you see the tutorial on /w/ vs /v/ that I filmed when I was in Moscow? That will make a big difference. Keep going with your practice and you will achieve your goal. Here’s a link to my free course that will give you some helpful additional tutorials: theenglishpronunciationcoach.com Best, Michael

[@Patrickallan100]

Thank you so much for the video. In the beginning I was thinking this place so similar with brazilian beaches, and later on you confirmed my suspicions. Keep on the good word, from a brazilian subscriber.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Oi Patrick! Obrigado :) Can you join any of the live Q And A's this week? I'll happily answer any questions you have. Michael :)

[@marthaisais7519]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial, your explanation is very helpful!

[@britishaccentmethod]

Glad it was helpful Martha! Did you see the new video I've published today? Check it out if not, I think you'll like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHzPeKyNrbiXr9k Michael

[@Monica-on1ns]

Thank you very much! It helps a lot!

[@cksh11223]

Thank you for uploading this video. I feel my cheek and mouth are really tired after practicing with you. I guess it is a good sign; I might be training the muscles I don't use too much for æ sound in my language.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi 張容瑄 , My pleasure. What's your native language? It's very natural for you to feel tired after practising for the reason that you've described. It's 2 weeks since you messaged this. How are you getting on with the æ sound? Michael

[@loveNaithani]

Its easy to read a and e sound,but while writing i always get confuse. Hope this relevant video going to help me.

[@jingma4657]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Jing, I'm glad it was helpful! This channel is all about giving you confident pronunciation. Did you see this new video I posted yesterday? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3bZmneXqN9ofrc&lc=UgxuEais1csVnzpmKdN4AaABAg Check it out, I think you'll like it :) Michael

[@bennybenevento3899]

Good evening professor...thanks for your inteeesting video lessons... I live in Recife ! Brazil 🇧🇷 (but I'm italian citizen )

[@سكينه-م7ك]

You are an amazing teacher ❤❤

[@belikelelouch6626]

Finally I found a video which explain how to move my lips ad tongue, thank you !

[@britishaccentmethod]

I'm glad it's helped you Belike! thanks for your comment. I'm giving away a free 5 day pronunciation course at the moment... You might have seen a KZbin Ad for it. Have you gained access to it? Cheers, Michael

[@belikelelouch6626]

@@britishaccentmethod eu não vi isso (estou aprendendo português também no momento aha)

[@britishaccentmethod]

Belike Lelouch boa sorte!!

[@alveesway]

Your video really helped me .. I had been struggling a lot to improve it.. Thank you so much for explaining it so clearly Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@britishaccentmethod]

I'm please I've been able to help you Alvee! Love back from England. Michael

[@abdelouahablamzouki4997]

Could you break down the exact steps for the mouth and tongue movements to pronounce the vowel in 'bat'? For example, should I start by opening my mouth, then stretch my lower lips back like a slight smile, and keep my tongue low with the tip touching the bottom front teeth? I keep getting closer to sounds like 'but' or 'bot' instead of that 'æ' sound in 'bat.' Any help with these specific movements would be helpful

[@user4732_]

Thank you! Finally, I know how to say 'cascade' properly!

[@britishaccentmethod]

Good job! That's a good word too 😊

[@user4732_]

@@britishaccentmethod two letter A's with their own sounds within a word - I can confirm that that would drive Italians mad! 😁

[@LoanKim-ns8yy]

great tutorial! Thanks Michael

[@britishaccentmethod]

:) :) How are you getting on with your pronunciation?

[@thaisajsribeiro9858]

How amazing! I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m quite surprised to know you were in Recife, where I am from. I’m trying to practising these exercises.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Thaísa, eu adoro Recife! Que bom that you are trying with the exercises . Keep going with them... They'll get you great results! Michael 😀

[@rachelm8192]

Thank you very much for your lesson.

[@ninanino3173]

Thank you for your video. I finally understand the difference between them. your explanation was really helpful! ❤

[@gadkinatki]

Great video. I have my fonetics exam tomorrow and it was really helpful.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hey Natalia, glad to hear the video helped. How did the exam go? Best, Michael

[@gadkinatki]

English School Online The exam went really well. Tomorrow I’m having an exam about all monophtongs, so I’m rewatching your videos☺️

[@britishaccentmethod]

@@gadkinatki Hey Natalia, have you had the results of the exam yet? Hope it went well!

[@murtadhamohammed4116]

You’re absolutely amazing

[@mariakotyza3432]

Thank you so much ! it was very helpful

[@britishaccentmethod]

Glad it helped you Maria! Thanks for your comment. Did you see the video I just published? Check it out if not :) Michael

[@samuelmacedo]

Yet another brilliant video! I wish I could hear you speak some Portuguese 🇧🇷

[@hyunjushin3506]

Thanks for this useful pronunciation tip! I want to make one thing clear, though. Does the back of my tongue get more tense and closer to the roof when I pronounce /ae/ than I do with the /e/ sound?

[@End-phoenix]

Hello from Brazil. I hope you enjoyed your stay here.

[@wxl1748]

Thank you so much♥️

[@ykso9826]

Thanks for the teaching. It seems like the short a sounds like 'ah' to me with a wide open mouth. Am I correct?

[@albertobelon]

Can you explain the difference between schwa and/e/? Thank you

[@user-we1ov5kq4f]

I've been trying to learn this æ sound for about 30 days... Thanks sir, it really helped me. I hope I can find other sounds in your channel ( o and ^ )

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi, well done for spending 30 days on the sound! It's consistent training like this that gets results and it seems like it's paid off. I've got videos on the channel explaining both of those sounds, and in comparison to others. I look forward to hearing how you get on with them.

[@frutodatarde]

Best video I have seen so far

[@britishaccentmethod]

Thanks Julia! I'm glad it's helped you. Cheers, Michael

[@poojasaini5820]

Hello sir ji. I am came back after some Days busy schedule to again English pronunciation practice with your wonderful video's. Stay blessed and stay happy always sir ji 😎

[@britishaccentmethod]

Welcome back! Life gets in the way, but well done for coming back. consistent practice over time gets the best results, as you know so well done for putting in the effort. Have you seen the new video I've just posted? Here's the link to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ_GfoJ-lpmiZtU Michael

[@poojasaini5820]

@@britishaccentmethod Thanks a lot Sir g for providing us the wonderful video's 😎

[@franciscojavierveracardena6578]

Could you do a video about the differences between the sounds /u:/

[@julladalao4533]

Wonderful content!

[@cassieejiogu1240]

BEND stands for '/e/', SAID stands for '/ae/' , PEN stands for '/e/', MAT stands for '/ae/', EX stands for '/e/' Please assist to correct if I failed any. Thanks

[@yuanyun3327]

Such a helpful video!

[@MdMusa-rt7yb]

Excellent job

[@ras4327]

really clear thank you , you are the beast one clearing that really will

[@britishaccentmethod]

Thanks Rawan, I appreciate you for saying that. I've got a new video out today which I think you'll find useful. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJWooKKKh6tja68 Cheers for your comment. Michael

[@choeykheng1318]

Thank you Michael. I have just recently came across your videos on phonics. I picked up quite a big deal from your teaching. How about man and men?Take care

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Choey, spot on. Men and Man is a prime example of 2 words where the only difference is these 2 sounds. How is it for you? Glad the videos have helped!

[@pieesann]

Thanks for the lesson

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi ESan, My pleasure! Michael

[@paul9418]

Is there any differences between æ sound in British English and American English?

[@Jyotikumari-ce8dw]

Really very helpful

[@britishaccentmethod]

Glad it helped you!

[@andrewskovorodnikov9400]

It is the best video what I have seen on this theme

[@britishaccentmethod]

Thanks Andrew! I'm pleased it's helped you! Have you seen the new video I've posted today? If you liked this video, you'll like this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqwlZate6hjpJo Cheers, Michael

[@lucienecarneirodasilva3729]

Uauuuu Recife is my hometown! I'm very happy to know that!! :) So, welcome to my beautiful City!! Right now I'm learning English in Boston...

[@britishaccentmethod]

Oi Luciene, desculpe a demora. Gosto mt de Recife e quero voltar logo! I hope you are getting on well with your English. Have you learned the 'ed' ending pronunciation? This is a common pronunciation point for Brasileiros to be aware of. Michael Abraço

[@alisawillowby]

Thank you for the lesson. The words: bend said pen mat ex

[@australianenglishwithjason9518]

I believe that æ has a shorter and longer version. The vowel in “had” is much shorter than the vowel in “sad.” “Bad” is short when it’s the past tense of “bid” (“He bad me good day”) and much longer when it means “not good.” “Glad” as a girl’s name is much shorter than “I’d be glad to do it.”

[@mauricioacorreia]

Thanks a lot for the video, very useful for those whose native language lacks these sounds. However, I must say that the problem is with American English; yours (are you British?) is much clearer. A propósito: boa sorte com seu português!

[@britishaccentmethod]

Oi Mauricio, Obrigado pela sua mensagem! You're right, it can be a real challenge with these sounds - for me in Portuguese it was telling the difference between open and closed sounds - côco and cocô caused me a lot of embaressment when ordering a coconut water! Abraço, Michael

[@johnlie8586]

Hi, Please compare schewa with /e/.

[@momed6859]

This is amazing to show exactely the reaction of the mouth... Please tell me are all your videos for british or amirican English ?

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Mo, appologies for the slow response. All the videos are using British English, although they will still help to speak clearly, even if you're in the US.

[@GevEdgar]

æ is certainly harder for me.

[@britishaccentmethod]

What’s the biggest takeaway from this tutorial for you?

[@Giant1685]

Stretch your corners of ur lips pull them back as you smile them drop ur jaw slightly good luck 🎉🎉

[@noorjawad1117]

In this video you look more beautiful. Because your hair was shorter and you were more interested in it. I loved 🌺

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Noor, Thank you :) My hair grew long because of lockdown but finally I could get it cut! Have you seen the new video I've just posted today? I think you'll find it useful! Here's the link to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXbdn3qsiJt6gbc Thanks for your comment! Michael :)

[@هانيفؤاد-ظ7ك]

Thanks very much

[@rmfa2002]

Fantastic! I am hooked!

[@britishaccentmethod]

I'm glad you've enjoyed it rmfa2002! There's more coming soon! I apologise for my delayed response to your message! Michael

[@carryb2345]

It's really cool bro. Continue bro

[@britishaccentmethod]

Thanks Carry.

[@alinzay-op2ry]

thanks for video

[@LJR.YouTube]

Thanks My notes: 1:59

[@ngochuyen9436]

A useful video, thanks very much

[@britishaccentmethod]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ricardomachado6792]

Hi, I'm from Recife myself but I'm living in the UK since 2009.

[@mhsakel4611]

Thank you sir

[@NS-nl3cg]

Great sir... willing to learn all phonics sounds

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Naazish, thank you! There are more videos coming!

[@phuongluu9558]

very very thanks admin . i am from vietnam

[@madhavs1559]

Sir can you upload this kind of alphabet pronounciation videos this my request

[@britishaccentmethod]

I already did! Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXblGqagb6So6s

[@dineshsawle2991]

1) a 2) e 3) a 4) a 5) a

[@بيانمصطفى-ع1ش]

Very nice Thank you

[@MassiBFL]

Great 👍

[@mandirapausker3215]

Thanks for your helpful video...🌝

[@britishaccentmethod]

You're Welcome Mandira, I'm pleased the video is helping you so much! Did you see this video I published yesterday? Take a look, I think you'll like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHKklqGrlNOrpbM Michael

[@normanua]

It's very helpful, thanks.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Norman, thank you for your great feedback. I'm glad it's helped! Michael

[@vannryoeng3014]

Thank you so so much it very helpful

[@britishaccentmethod]

You're welcome Kim, I'm pleased it helpd you!

[@muhammedalhesni3046]

Clear 👍

[@manocurujitas]

The difference was really clear to me when you pronounced the two sounds , but most of the time it isn't that clear in a word, especially in American English accent. For example, when I listen to the recording on Cambridge Dictionary for the word "man" I cannot hear the /æ/ sound, all I hear is a little longer /e/ :/

[@britishaccentmethod]

Oi Pedro, gostei sim! Sempre fique feliz lá :) Você é de onde no Brasil? You're right. The American pronunciation is more like/me:n/ - and this applies to many /æ/ /e/ words. This is one reason why I recommend training yourself to hear the difference in English pronunciation, as it's a difference that you wouldn't otherwise learn.

[@manocurujitas]

Sou de Belo Horizonte, capital de Minas Gerais. Que bom que você gostou do Brasil! Obrigado pelas dicas, abraços!

[@britishaccentmethod]

Ainda não estive aí mas quero conheçer! De nada, abraços!

[@wj7198]

I say "a" when I am supposed to say "e" but with more open mouth

[@cedricbaba-al6099]

Am really like you video. Its helpful to me..

[@britishaccentmethod]

I'm pleased it's helped you Cedric

[@gamesniper3683]

thank you

[@elisaanchino3341]

thank u so much this is really helpul!

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hey Elisa, thank you for your comments! I'm glad the videos have helped you. There's more videos coming soon that I think you'll find helpful! Michael

[@Kmnsa1]

Like your video. Useful

[@britishaccentmethod]

Glad to hear that Gianni, Thanks! Have you seen the new video I've just posted today? I think you'll find it useful! Here's the link to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXbdn3qsiJt6gbc Thanks for your comment! Michael :)

[@SCHATTIGCHATTERINE]

O melhor que já vi. Parabéns.

[@britishaccentmethod]

Obrigado Schattig. Como tá indo o seu inglês?

[@SCHATTIGCHATTERINE]

Com certeza agora com estas super dicas vão melhorar bastante.

[@johnfaisal700]

You've got a new subscriber 😁

[@manocurujitas]

and I hope you're enjoying your time in my country :)

[@2012puzzle]

super helpful

[@linnfexs7551]

Tomorrow I'll be having a test about these sounds, I find them so difficult 😭

[@britishaccentmethod]

Good luck! You can do it😀

[@RonaldFelix]

Why the music "bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do?" from Inner Circle is likely the pronounce like "bed boys" ?

[@britishaccentmethod]

Hi Ronald, Good question. It's because of the accent of the people singing the song. The pronounce certain sounds differently in English compared to British Received Pronunciation. Cheers, Michael

[@tsotne2896]

Which city are you in?

[@Jyotikumari-ce8dw]

Thank u sir

[@xiaohui5836]

Fantastic!!!

[@britishaccentmethod]

Thanks Xiao, I'm glad it's helped you! Michael

[@Jay-nc7sp]

It's very helpful! But the "æ" sound has still confused me, when the "æ" is followed by "n", "ng", "m“, the "æ" sounds like a "e" sound. Could you help me get it straight? Thanks!

[@britishaccentmethod]

I'm glad you've found it helpful. The main thing to be aware of...especially in relaxed normal speech is the height of the tongue in the mouth. for 'e' it's slightly higher than 'æ' I've created a whole course on these 2 sounds in my pronunciation programme because the best way to train these 2 sounds is with lots of examples and by comparing pairs of words that are identical apart from these 2 sounds. Is it something you'd be interested in joining? Would be good to have you in the community. Thanks for your comment. Michael

[@HaiNguyen-mo2qs]

Hi there, Yes I am confused too. I think this is a very common problem for most of non English speakers like us. To improve or fix this, I keep the "e" sounded longer with a slight smile. For example, the word Man, I pronounce it as Meeeeeeeeeeen with a slight smile. For the word Men, I pronounce it quickly without a smile. Try what I just said to see if it works for you. I bet you will get it closer or better.