Saturday, 28 February 2015

Pure vowels, diphthongs and triphthongs







This is a combination of the three vowel sounds, monophthongs (pure vowel), diphthongs and triphthongs.



A Triphthong has three vowel sounds which are a combination of diphthongs and schwa as demonstrated in the video.


Vowel Sounds Part 1: Monophthongs







Here is a video on monophthongs vowel sounds.



A Monophthong is a vowel with a single sound. In the spoken English  language a vowel sound can either be long or short, as demonstrated in the video.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g2E58mU0x8 <=== (Copy and paste this link)



The link above demonstrates the long a: sound as in "arm"



Happy listening!




Diphthongs (double vowel sounds)





Here is a second video on Diphthongs. However, this gives a practical example of the mouth formation when pronouncing Diphthongs.



1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2hUJBzo6Gs

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kur9zAMOkKc <===(Copy these links)



I have also attached the links above for you to copy and paste. The first link demonstrate Diphthongs [ai]  as in :"buy", While the second demonstrates the various vowel sounds  and words you can practice.

What is a Diphthong?





Here is a short video that gives a brief definition and history on the vowel sound Diphthong.



The video states that Diphthong is a two vowel sound in the same syllable. Diphthongs can be found in every word we speak. The term Diphthong is originated from Greek.




Sunday, 22 February 2015

My Fair Lady Movie Link in English

Greetings everyone,

If you still have not watched the movie "My Fair Lady" for tomorrow's class or your having difficulty finding an English version, you can copy and paste this link.

You can also add it to your bookmarks for future reference if necessary. 

Happy viewing! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2TH8jOxVoM

Danielle.

Monday, 16 February 2015

Welcome on board - lets get kicking (or speaking rather)

Welcome to our Class Blog as we continue the learning outside the classroom.

You are invited to post videos, links, observations, comments, photos, jokes - anything and everything related to voice and speech as we work on improving our skills. Oh - don't forget to post your homework too :)