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How to pronounce words like beer, bird, and bear.

Pronunciation: Beer, Bird, and Bear

by elsahedrick, posted in Pronunciation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDL-scfDBCo&t=14s

history vs. story

History vs. Story: What’s the Difference?

by elsahedrick, posted in Collocations/Expressions, Speaking, Vocabulary

History: The study of past events or people History is a subject that we study in school. We study the history of civilizations, important people, or topics, like the history of art. We only use the word history when referring to major events or people from the past. HIS-tuh-ree I studied art history in college. … Continue reading History vs. Story: What’s the Difference?

Tricky Verbs: Fall, Feel, Fill

by elsahedrick, posted in Pronunciation, Speaking, Vocabulary

These three verbs are often confusing, especially when it comes to past tense forms and pronunciation. Let's look at the differences and practice using them. Fall Fall has an "Aww" sound. Practice the following sentence: Aww, did the baby fall? Feel Feel has a hard EEE sound. You need to smile when you say this … Continue reading Tricky Verbs: Fall, Feel, Fill