3 Common Pronunciation Mistakes (RP British English)

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[@markgeorge9529]

THAT was absolutely useful. Please do a lot of theses"mistakes" videos. Thanks for the hard work you produce.😘👍

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Lol I haven't these problems. And I'm not native english speaker, i am russian.

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[@edgardo9967]

The difference between /I/ and /i:/ is a pronunciation problem for me. Thank you for this video!!!

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@@vanfernandesarquiteto you should have finished your sentence with 'isn't there?'

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Hi Elliot! I’m new to your channel and I’m working hard on improving my British accent, intonation and pronunciation. Your work is amazing, please keep making videos like that! Thanks a lot!

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I’ve become so addicted to your videos, you have an absolutely amazing way to explain everything, and particularly the “how” of the sounds. Thank you.

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Grazie.

[@AndrzejLondyn]

Hi Elliot! I like watching your English lessons. I come from Poland and in Polish language we pronounce every single letter, there are no silent letters. Second thing, letter "i" is pronouce in Polish like "e" or "ee".

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I like it when you talk Elliot…you don’t eat your words…I clearly understand it actually 🥰🥰

[@yamizo2706]

Probably his British English is the most understandable one for me. He pauses before next chunks of meaning and firmly forms mouth shapes. These really make me understand him much easier than other native speakers

[@АлексейДолм]

Thank you for the lesson. Clear and understandable. Pretty emotional. It would be nice if there was an exercise at the end: sound + 7 words ...

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I love English but at the same time we are so blessed that Serbian language has got thirty letters which are pronounced as they are written...Bernard Shaw had only words of praise for it...thanks, beautiful English, cheers!!!🙂

[@marina5d]

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[@niallmccarthy2948]

This is quite interesting. In the dialect of English spoken in Ireland, we almost always pronounce the “r” sound, and don’t replace it with a vowel sound (as far as I’m aware). For example, I would very clearly pronounce the “r” sound when saying the words “work” or “teacher”

[@lily83710]

I hope you do a video on 'St' sound like student, steward. It's quite distinctive how British pronounce it.

[@tanival1668]

@@Yiran Hi Ethan and Lily. Ethan, do you mean the way that English is spoken by the Queen, when you say "proper English"? In modern RP, we don't speak this way generally. The st in student often sounds like an S followed by a CH sound. So, the way I pronounce student sounds like I'm saying "s+ chew" at the beginning. Hope that helps. :)

[@tanival1668]

@@ajs41 Hey Andy, it is so interesting how many accents exist in our small country! I am not that familiar with the West Midlands accent, so thanks for commenting. I should have perhaps said "modern Southern RP", although I did say "often" because even then, it can vary so much. Out of interest, would you say /stu:/ (more like the American pron) or /stju:/ (going straight into more of a y sound)?

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How to sounds more British Say :quite Someone:How old are u ? Me: I’m quite 25 years old

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[@Junhao_2904]

I thought non natives don't have the British accent is all about the throat. But now I finally figured out, it's all about the mouth shape ... Thank you so much!!!!

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3:17 I wasn't expecting that 😂 big thanks, Elliott!

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[@mariemcconnell2484]

Great tips on pronunciation anatomy! I used to be really strict but, during a Cambridge exam seminar, I was told not to place too much importance on it. Just to make sure that words were easily understood (though not the Queen's). Would like your opinion on this. Thanks

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Dear, Elliot, please make another video on pronunciation mistakes. You are an amazing teacher!

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what I understood watching your videos is that my difficulty in understanding other people while they speak in English is their bad pronunciation. Because when you talk I understand almost everything. Congratulations on video lessons you are very good. Greetings from Italy

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Nice haircut, mate!

[@zacharywongklify]

This is really helpful. Many Malaysian teachers are not very proficient in the language, hence the students have inherited the same mistakes when they converse on a daily basis. My students are often doubtful when I teach them the "th" sound. Now, I can show them this video to listen to how a native speaker pronounces those words. Thank you.

[@Arturest]

Excellent video Elliott! I'm learning a lot day by day, thanks a lot. Could you please make a video about the differences in pronunciation among /æ/ vs /e/ and /ʌ/ vs /ɜ/ vs /ə/?

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Could you please make a video about how to pronounce /æ/ and /ʌ/, please, my handsome teacher? 😍

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I've just found this video, by chance. You're great, love your videos! A great help to a non native speaker! Thank you!

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Hi! I've just found your channel and I'm already hooked on it!. Please keep on making videos like this in order to help us improve our pronunciation skills! Have a good day!

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My English level is A2 and I understand you very well, you have much clearer Pronunciation , and you are very helpful ,thanks!! 🥰

[@princessrainbow4448]

Love the way you teach, easy to follow, easy to understand, good job Elliot 👍

[@mariastewart1743]

Short and sweet. Thank you for talking about the positioning of the tongue so clearly.

[@lengocbaothinh2553]

I think the /r/ sound depends on which variety of English we're talking aboyt because it's very clear and not omitted in American English :D

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Great session!! . We want more sessions like this one.

[@jeffharder8706]

God you’re a bloody amazing teacher Elliot! If I had teachers like you in school I would’ve done so much better lol

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Thank you very much!!! You’re helping me a lot!!! Please do another video about three more common mistakes !!! Thank youuuuuuu ❤

[@Patricio40]

Just wanted to thank you for your videos. Always so useful

[@aronhaile6464]

You are Smart enough to teach English I have ever seen this kind of explanation for the given topic ! Tnx Aron from Addis -abeba .

[@MyLittleEnglishPage]

Spot on! French is my native language and if I am not careful or tired, I end up mixing my long and short vowel sounds 😅😣 Great video Elliott 👌👌👌👌

[@monaarchy2367]

hi baby

[@armoricain]

Same here, I am originally from France, I've lived in the United States for almost 35 years -- I had to 'relearn' how to speak English, LOL -- and sometimes, I catch myself mispronouncing words unintentionally, and correct myself immediately; at first, I was speaking English with a British accent, or as I call it, a pseudo-British accent, and people thought I was from England, which made me very happy, I could even fool British people into making them believe I was from England or whereabouts! And bit by bit, I lost my British accent and adopted the American accent, but there are words I still pronounce the British way, like the word 'leisure' for instance... so I see what you mean, My Little English Page.

[@wholesome2758]

I am a german native speaker and 16, and I never had a problem with long and short vowels, is that normal? Haha

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Clear and accurate as always! Very good content, thank you, Elliot!

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hi baby

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I absolutely appreciate your teaching.

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such a good teacher and really charismatic!

[@mslincantonese]

Perfect topic! Would love to see more of this type of video! Thanks so much

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Elliot, I really like your accent and I appreciate every class you give us. I'm going to practise to sound like you. Thank you!! your Argentinian student!!❤

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I dont get tired listening to you. You are amazing!

[@alessandrasaltamartini7179]

Amazing video Elliott!! Very helpful! I'd like to see others about this topic and also I think you might stress what are the most common mistakes depending on the native language, such as for instance: most common mistakes amoung Italians and the Spanish, most common mistakes amoung Germans or Asians, ext. Thank you for everything! Cheers

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Yes please! I loved the video from the very first seconds and i have already, instantly almost, improved, only because you explain paaaafect!! Love it!

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Glad that KZbin recommended this for me ... although it’s not something that I was looking for but great tips n videos 👌🏽

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Cuz he's handsome

[@krissifadwa]

When I went to school (and sometimes work) in the states, I would hide my English accent and speak in a full American accent lol because I use to get picked on so bad haha and this stood me out way too easily I was born in the United States but moved to France when I was 3 with my mom and grew up in Calais and Normandy, France. Calais, France is quite near to London, England. So as a kid, I subconsciously picked up an English accent when I would speak in English... but it is not as strong as others. And what I have noticed is: whenever I speak in a full American accent, I barely utilize any facial muscles within my jaw, tongue, neck, lips or mouth. But whenever I speak French or English (in a English accent), I use a lot of facial muscles in my forehead, cheeks, zygomatic structure, eyebrow raising, lip movement, tongue curling, etc. So yeah, this is what I have notice through my adult years between languages, dialects and accents.

[@otfatalshaar3633]

I don't really have a problem with the first 2 mistakes but because I have learned to speak American I do pronounce the "r" most of the times, and I've been working on it recently, since I decided to speak British 😇

[@جعفرجعفر-س5ب1ه]

Where are you from?

[@Sntdeca93]

Thank you for the lesson.

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[@wynnter.1219]

I am an English Language and Literature major and some of your tips are really helpful thank you :)

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Wynnter. I don't know how to speak English you help me please

[@slobodankacebic3968]

Thanks a lot for very useful pieces of advice 😊 and yes, I'd like more common non-native mistakes to hear explained here 😉 British pronunciation is my favourite 😁

[@henriqueordine1171]

Love your videos. As a portuguese speaker, the hardest for me is getting the difference between a and u in some words, like buddy and baddy for instance. Or stuff and staff.

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Do you live in Lisbon

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Another 3 mistakes in other video please! love your videos

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[@mariafernanda5020]

I'm studying English phonetics and phonology, and my teacher told me I have problems with the /z/ sound. I'm really working on it, and in fact, I thought you would say in this video that it is a common mistake. What do you think about this sound? (I know the video is a little old, but I'm started watching you since a week and I really enjoy your channel 😊.) Regards from Argentina!

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I'd like another video like this one, thank you Eliot!

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Thank you! It is important! - Love your RP British English teaching!

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Love you, best teacher in the world.

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I love your modern RP pronunciation. Your videos are very interesting and useful. AND you're handsome as well 😉. Cheers!

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Thank you for such helpful video! 👏 I'm a non-native teacher of English, and not too long ago did I realise I had been pronouncing wrong the word "mischievous". I always stressed it in 'chi...🤭, whereas it should be 'mischievous 😅

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[@marcodonorio4206]

I support you dear Elliott, you are great! Thank you for your help. I am still making a stupid mistake in the English language, but thanks to you I am feeling better. Have a terrific weekend.

[@agauerm]

If you have problem with the "th", I hear a lot of british native speakers to use "f", like nofing (nothing), even the g sounds like k sometimes "nofink"

[@peekyoin8347]

I think its the cockney accent

[@agauerm]

@@kitchfacepalm so thousands of brits have speech defect, is that what you´re saying?

[@layalalthaqeb7893]

Thank you so much l’m a Saudi person and l learnt of you what the mistakes the people make them in pronunciation

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Bii.....g thank u sir. You're just so perfect at explaining ur point. Keep making more n more videos they're very helpful

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THANK YOUUU!!! Who knows how many times I've looked for this explanation! :)

[@jacquesrosenfeld5773]

The only thing I find particularly difficult about the "th" sound - my native language is French - is when it is followed by an "s" sound. Perhaps I could manage it if I used what the Germans call a "Knacklaut", but it would sound awful ! Have you got a trick to overcome this? Thank you. I find all your videos enormously useful.

[@yasmine1627]

Moi aussi j’y arrive pas:’)

[@clerigocarriedo]

You mean "clothes"? Use a "v" instead: "cloves". Nobody will notice the difference.

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[@verschillend2002]

Thanks for the lesson it really helped

[@DanceBeforeTheStorm_]

Funnily enough, "three" is the word I find the hardest to pronounce, and it has all 3 of your points :)

[@warmsmellofbooks9499]

Thanks Elliott this is perfect ...

[@adrianbullsharkman995]

Shalom Lord Eliot. Best regard. You´re an excellent and eloquent English teacher. Happy teacher´s day, from South America. Shalom.

[@vedikamittal7635]

When people tell "work", they sound it like "walk". How to correct this mistake? (Lots of love from India.)

[@juliabrylinska5850]

wooo a little r and heavy k

[@being_nashee]

Work is without the r i.e wu:k Walk is wa...like water, ward . the WA is more towards a WO sound. So it sounds like WOlk. Is this making any sense ?

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