Module 4.5
T, L, R & TH Mastery (4.37 – 4.73)
Comprehensive deep dives into American T-variants, L-mechanics, R-combinations, and TH-friction.
T Warmup (4.37)
Let’s warm up with a tongue twister.
T Series (4.38 - 4.43)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
Flap T (4.39)
Words and sentence drills for the American Flap T.
Reduced T (4.40)
Glottal stops and unreleased stop transitions.
Silent T (4.41)
Words where the T drops out entirely.
Reduced T vs. Full T (4.42)
Advanced sentence integration.
Contrast All Three T’s (4.43)
Bringing all T variants together.
L Warmup (4.45)
Warm up with a tongue twister.
L Drills (4.46 - 4.49)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
L with Vowels Matrix (4.50)
Click any cell to practice that specific vowel-L combination.
L with Vowels Groups (4.50 Part 2)
Practice multi-word groupings (A and B sides).
L Story Paragraph (4.51)
Paragraph flow for L integration.
R Warmup (4.52)
Warm up with a tongue twister.
R Series Drills (4.53 - 4.55)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
Strong R (4.56)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
Difficult R Matrix (4.58)
Click any cell to practice columns A, B, or C.
R Sentences & Words (4.59 - 4.61)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
R Matrix (4.62)
Click any cell to practice that specific R-vowel column.
R Groups (4.62 Part 2)
Practice multi-word groupings (A and B sides).
L vs R (4.64 - 4.66)
Contrast drills between L and R.
The TH Series & Combos (4.68 – 4.73)
Instructions: We must make sure you bring your tongue out through, in front of the front teeth. The sound is made by air flowing around the tongue, as the front teeth block the air. Let’s practice some words:
TH Word Practice (4.68)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
L + TH Phrases (4.70)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
L + TH Sentences (4.71)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
TH after N (4.72)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.
TH after Z (4.73)
Listen and record. Compare, then record again.