A look at the pronunciation differences between “through,” “tough,” and “thought” with clear British English examples.

Want to sound more natural when speaking English? In this lesson, you’ll learn how native speakers pronounce American English — from short and long vowels to the subtle sounds that make your accent ...

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In some junior high school and high school English classes, I'm sure some people couldn't get used to the pronunciation of English that is completely different from Japan. Regarding the pronunciation ...

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