Course curriculum

    1. Meet your instructor

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    2. The /w/ sound up close

    1. Introducing the /kw/ sound

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    2. Placement exercise

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    3. Muscle memory i

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    4. Muscle memory ii

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    5. Muscle memory iii

    6. Muscle memory iv

    7. Word exercise

    8. Phrase exercise i

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    9. Phrase exercise ii

    10. Review exercise

    1. Introducing the /tw/ souund

    2. Placement exercise

    3. Muscle memory i

    4. Muscle memory ii

    5. Muscle memory iii

    6. Muscle memory iv

    7. Word repetition exercise

    8. Phrase exercise i

    9. Phrase exercise ii

    10. Review exercise

    1. Introducing the /sw/ sound

    2. Placement exercise

    3. Muscle memory i

    4. Muscle memory ii

    5. Muscle memory iii

    6. Muscle memory iv

    7. Word repetition

    8. Phrase exercise i

    9. Phrase exercise iii

    10. Phrase exercise iv

    11. Review exercise

About this course

  • £33.00
  • 33 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Learn to articulate the /kw/, /tw/, and /sw/ sounds with confidence.

Non-native English speakers often have difficulty articulating the /kw/, /tw/, and /sw/ sounds correctly. This course focuses on slow and controlled movements to help you repeat the sounds with accuracy. 

We'll start with an introduction to each of the cluster sounds: /kw/, /tw/, and /sw/. Then, we'll progress through structured exercises, including placement drills, articulation practice, and word and phrase repetition exercises.

Having taught English pronunciation for years, I know that cluster sounds often pose a challenge. They require careful attention, more than a general pronunciation course usually offers. That's why I've created this focused course to give you the detailed instruction and targeted practice you need to truly master the /kw/, /tw/ and /sw/ sounds. Let's get started!

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FAQ

  • What is this course about?

    "Consonants Two" is a mini-course focused on mastering the /kw/, /tw/, and /sw/ cluster sounds in British English pronunciation, specifically Received Pronunciation (RP).

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is designed for non-native English speakers who want to further improve their British English pronunciation, building upon the /w/ sound from the previous course.

  • What are cluster sounds?

    Cluster sounds are groups of two or more consonant sounds that appear together in a syllable without any intervening vowel sound.

  • What are the specific cluster sounds covered in this course?

    This course covers the /kw/, /tw/, and /sw/ cluster sounds.

  • Why are cluster sounds challenging?

    Cluster sounds can be challenging because they require a rapid succession of consonant sounds, often needing precise articulation and transitions.

  • How does this course approach learning cluster sounds?

    The course follows a structured, step-by-step approach: placement exercises, articulation exercises, word repetition, phrase repetition, and a review exercise.

  • Why is muscle memory important for pronunciation?

    Building muscle memory through exercises helps you articulate sounds with precision and ease, focusing on slow and controlled movements initially.

  • What is the focus of the articulation exercises?

    Articulation exercises focus on repeating each cluster sound (/kw/, /tw/, /sw/) in isolation and combining them with various vowel sounds using slow and controlled movements.

  • What is the purpose of the phrase repetition exercise?

    The phrase repetition exercise helps you transition between words containing each of the target cluster sounds within phrases and sentence structures.