English with Rik

Rik Thurnheer
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These are free English Lessons. Whether you would like a lesson about pronunciation, business English, conversational English, or help with a specific English question, you can contact me for live or online lessons by emailing me: englishwithrik@gmail.com My qualifications include a Masters degree in Education, CELTA English language teaching certification, and over 14 years of experience teaching English.

  1. May 22

    How to Pronounce ED at the End of Words

    Learn the rules for pronouncing -ed at the end of words. In this lesson, I explain three simple rules you can follow to pronounce the -ed ending correctly in English. You will also have the chance to practice what you learn with real examples and pronunciation exercises.

    How to Pronounce ED at the End of Words

  2. 10/10/2025

    The Present Simple Tense

    The most commonly used tense in English is the present simple tense. In this podcast, you will not only learn when to use the present simple and how to form it, you will also get some practice forming the tense as I guide you in an activity.

    The Present Simple Tense

  3. 12/04/2024

    Pronouns and How to Use Them

    This is a intermediate level lesson about what the most common pronouns are and how to use them. Personal, objective, subject, and object pronouns are all discussed. There might even be a little bit of comedy :-)

    Pronouns and How to Use Them

  4. 11/16/2024

    Pronouncing the n vs ŋ Sounds

    These two sounds are similar but knowing how to hear and pronounce each of these sounds differently will help you sound more like a native English speaker - and be better understood. Put your headphones or earbuds on and learn how the sounds are made, then practice what you've learned with some time to pronounce them.

  5. 10/08/2024

    Pronouncing the Word THE

    What are the two ways can you pronounce the word THE? What are the three situations for pronouncing THE in these different ways? The answers are in this lesson.

    Pronouncing the Word THE

  6. 09/08/2024

    Modal Auxiliary Verbs - Part 1

    Modal Auxiliary Verbs are so commonly used in English, it's hard to imagine speaking or writing without them. In this lesson, you will learn how to pronounce and use the verbs: can, could, may, should, and should. These modal auxiliaries will be used to express politeness, permission, requests, possibility, and advice. You will learn the grammar rules for using these verbs in different tenses and when you can and can't use them. Dive in and feel the joy of modal auxiliary verbs!

  7. 08/15/2024

    ⁠Practice Pronouncing the ɚ Sound⁠⁠

    This lesson is about listening to and recognizing the ɚ sound in paragraphs along with other words, and also listening to the individual ɚ-sound words by themselves. You will also get the chance to listen to and repeat some ɚ-sound words.

    ⁠Practice Pronouncing the ɚ Sound⁠⁠

  8. 06/02/2024

    Pronouncing the Y Sounds

    The letter Y can be a consonant or vowel and can be pronounced in four main ways. Start this lesson to learn how to make the Y sounds and when to pronounce it in those different ways.

    Pronouncing the Y Sounds
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These are free English Lessons. Whether you would like a lesson about pronunciation, business English, conversational English, or help with a specific English question, you can contact me for live or online lessons by emailing me: englishwithrik@gmail.com My qualifications include a Masters degree in Education, CELTA English language teaching certification, and over 14 years of experience teaching English.

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  • Creator
    Rik Thurnheer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rik Thurnheer
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    English with Rik