British Pronunciation Tips

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British Pronunciation Tips with Lizzie gives you clear, simple guidance on how to sound more natural and confident in English. Every 3 to 5 minute episode focuses on one pronunciation skill and includes short, practical exercises you can use right away. Ideal for learners who want steady progress in small, easy steps. Book a 1-on-1 lesson with me on Italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

  1. VOR 4 TAGEN

    Why Your Language Goals Fail by February - Setting language goals that actually work

    Tired of abandoning your language resolutions by mid-February? This episode reveals why traditional goal-setting fails for advanced learners—and introduces a game-changing monthly mission system that keeps you motivated all year long. Discover how to turn vague aspirations like "improve my English" into measurable pronunciation victories, one month at a time. Perfect for learners who know there's more progress to make but can't see the next step forward. If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    5 Min.

  2. VOR 6 TAGEN

    British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 7 – The Long & Short E/I. Same Sounds, Different Letters - Practice

    Master the long /iː/ and short /ɪ/ sounds through focused repetition and listening exercises. This practice session reinforces Lesson 7's key concept: both 'e' and 'i' can represent these two distinct vowel sounds in British English. You'll practice word lists, minimal pairs (sit/seat, ship/sheep), and challenging tongue twisters designed to sharpen your ear and improve your articulation. Perfect for learners who want to train their pronunciation through hands-on practice rather than theory. Repeat, listen, and build muscle memory—no matter your starting level, consistent practice will help these sounds become natural. Transcript: Long e with letter E: see, me, be, these, complete, scene, tree, free, three, believe, receive, degree, theme, scheme, delete, extreme Long e with letter I: machine, police, sardine, prestige, magazine, marine, cuisine, routine, limousine, hygiene, submarine, regime, tambourine Short i with letter E: English, pretty, bucket, pocket, started, lended, helmet, velvet, secret Short i with letter I: it, sit, him, big, sister, interesting, milk, sick, pin, picnic, win, fish, list, lift, hint Minimal Pairs: Sit - seat Fit - feet ship - sheep dip — deep chip — cheap Bin – Bean Pin – Peen Lid – Lead Rich – Reach Bit – Beat Sick – Seek Him – Heap Fin – Fee Rip – Reap Tongue twisters: I see the sheep sleep deep in the green field. Sick fish swim in the deep sea. Pin the chip on the cheap machine. The keen teen keeps the scene clean. Big fish in a deep green sea swim free. Pretty women with private seats sip tea. If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    5 Min.

  3. 28.12.2025

    British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 7 – Long & Short E/I. Same Sound, Different Letters

    Discover how the letters E and I share more than you might expect! In this episode, we break down the long /iː/ (“ee”) and short /ɪ/ (“i”) vowel sounds in British English, explore how both letters can produce the same sound, and practice minimal pairs to help you hear and pronounce them accurately. Perfect for learners looking to refine their English pronunciation and accent. If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    4 Min.

  4. 25.12.2025

    British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 6: But wait! There is more… Initial A schwa - PRACTICE

    Sharpen your British English vowels with this focused practice session on the four pronunciations of the initial A. In this episode, you’ll warm up with clear examples, drill minimal pairs to refine your ear, and test your control through mixed-word practice and playful tongue twisters. It’s a practical, repetition-based workout designed to build accuracy and confidence with one of the most common—and most confusing—vowel patterns in English. Perfect for learners who want targeted pronunciation training and steady improvement. Transcript: Unstressed Schwa; about - again - ago - around - aware - allow - alone - adapt - ahead - across - attend - attempt - amount - agree - apart - assist - achieve Short /æ/ – apple, actor, attitude - average - annual - actual - anchor - Attic - album Long a /eɪ/ April - agent - alien - able - ancient - apron - acorn - aces /ɑː/ artist - archive - army - armour - artisan Activity 1: about – apple again – actor ago – agent around – army awake – able allow – artist alone – acorn adapt – April ahead – alien across – armour attend – alien attempt – aces amount – April agree – acorn apart – artist assist – agent achieve – army Activity 2: apple – agent – army – about actor – able – artist – again animal – alien – archive – alone advantage – agent – army – amount address – able – artist – again arrow – able – army – about aroma – agent – artist – alone ate – apple – army – about atlas – able – artist – again Activity 3: Angry ants always avoid amber apples. An actual actor attacked an attractive anchor. Able aliens ate apricot acorns all afternoon. April’s agents arranged ancient aprons. Army artists archive armour accurately. Artisan armies argue around ancient arches. If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    4 Min.

  5. 22.12.2025

    British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 6: But wait! There is more… Initial A schwa.

    Discover the secrets of English words that start with “A”! In this episode, we break down how stress, word origin, and surrounding letters determine whether the initial A sounds like /æ/, /eɪ/, /ɑː/, or the weak schwa /ə/. Learn the rules, spot the exceptions, and practice tricky words like address, arrow, aviation, and atlas to make your pronunciation more natural and confident. If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    5 Min.

  6. 20.12.2025

    British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 5 - A as a Schwa - Practice

    Master the soft, unstressed “A” in English! This episode focuses on the schwa /ə/, the most common vowel in unstressed syllables. Through guided practice, you’ll learn to hear and produce the middle, initial, and final A schwa in words like banana, alone, and sofa. Contrast stressed vs. unstressed A, refine your ear, and practice naturally flowing English pronunciation with simple, repeat-after-me exercises. Transcript: Middle Schwa: Banana, Family, Animal, Company, Chocolate, elephant , celebrate, personal, president, different, support, cinema. Initial Schwa: about - again - ago - around - awake - allow - alone - adapt - ahead - across - attend - attempt - amount - agree - apart - assist - achieve Apple (/æ/) – about (/ə/) Agent (/eɪ/) – alone (/ə/) Army (/ɑː/) – again (/ə/) Actor (/æ/) – around (/ə/) Able (/eɪ/) – ago (/ə/) Final Schwa: sofa - comma -pizza - idea - agenda - extra - drama - algebra - camera - tuna - banana - umbrella - formula - opera If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    5 Min.

  7. 18.12.2025

    British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 5 - A as a Schwa

    In this episode, we explore the “a” schwa — the soft, relaxed vowel that appears in unstressed syllables. You’ll hear how it works in real words like banana, about, camera, and sofa, and how it helps English flow more naturally. We look at examples at the beginning, middle, and end of words so you can start recognising the schwa by ear. This quick guide will help you tune into one of the most common sounds in English and build a more natural-sounding accent. Tune in and practise along. If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    4 Min.

  8. 16.12.2025

    The Pronunciation Plateau - Why Don't I Sound Native Yet?

    You've conquered the grammar, built an impressive vocabulary, and can express complex ideas with ease. So why does your accent still give you away? If you've ever felt stuck in your pronunciation patterns, wondering why you can't seem to break through to that native British sound, you've hit what I call the pronunciation plateau. It's incredibly common for advanced learners, and it's frustrating precisely because you've come so far. This is about understanding why pronunciation work is so challenging, why it's actually about retraining muscle memory rather than learning new information, and how to move beyond "foreign-sounding" English to make British pronunciation an integral part of how you express yourself. If you found this episode interesting, follow this podcast for more tips. And if you would like to work on your accent one on one book a lesson with me on italki. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

    4 Min.
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British Pronunciation Tips with Lizzie gives you clear, simple guidance on how to sound more natural and confident in English. Every 3 to 5 minute episode focuses on one pronunciation skill and includes short, practical exercises you can use right away. Ideal for learners who want steady progress in small, easy steps. Book a 1-on-1 lesson with me on Italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

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