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English with Rik
by Rik Thurnheer
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: [email protected] qualifications include a Masters degree in Education, CELTA English language teaching certification, and over 14 years of experience teaching English.
Episodes
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Vocabulary: Surprise Words
In this episode, we're exploring the language of surprise: seven nuanced English words, plus a fun idiom. If you'd like the handout, activity, answer key, and transcript, you can become a supporter on Patreon. Learn, practice, and make English yours.
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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.
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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.
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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 :-)
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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Pronouncing the ʃ and S Sounds
The ʃ and s sounds are quite similar, and this lesson will help pronounce each of these sounds so they are different from each other - as they should be. There is a full transcript available in the downloads area as well as handouts about the main points for making these two sounds. You can also...
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The Difference Between Pronouncing the b and v Sounds
If you've ever struggled trying to make the b or v sounds, this lesson will help you! In the lesson, you will learn how to make the b and v sounds.
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The T Sounds
In this lesson you will learn how and when to pronounce the T in five different ways. Have fun with the amazing letter T!
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Sarcasm
English-speaking people use sarcasm often, and knowing how to use it can take your English skills up a level. This lesson will explain, demonstrate, and prepare you for using this fun form of humour. For full lessons and more lessons subscribe at: https://www.patreon.com/EnglishwithRik
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Phrasal Verbs
If you are struggling with phrasal verbs, this is an introduction to why you should know them, how to use them, and some great examples and tips.
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The Past Simple Tense
Learn about the past simple tense. In this lesson, you will learn why you should use the past simple tense, how to form it, what some of the most common irregular past simple tense verbs are and how to pronounce them.
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Four Forms for Discussing the Future
This lesson is about using four forms of the future to express your ideas either when you are speaking or writing about the future. The four forms in this lesson are: the present simple tense, going to, the present continuous tense, and will and shall.
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Introduction to Rik and the English with Rik Podcast
This introduction is about who I am, what the podcast is about, and why you should listen if you are learning English.
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Vowel Tongue Positions
This podcast is about how to position your tongue to pronounce vowel sounds well. Where your tongue is positioned is such an important part of making English sounds. For each vowel sound, your needs to be at the front of your mouth, in the centre, or at the back. You also need to position your...
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Pronouncing the L Sound
This lesson is about using your lips, tongue, and throat to make the lll sound. You can do this! The letter L can make two sounds; there is a dark L and a light L. This lesson is about pronouncing both of the sounds of this letter so you can sound more like a native English speaker.
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The R Sound
In this lesson, you will learn how to use your lips, your tongue, and your throat to make the r sound. This is something you can do! The letter R is the letter that represents the r sound and because it’s so common, pronouncing the sounds of this letter will make you more clearly understood in...
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Here and There
In some languages here and there don’t mean the same thing as they do in English. If you use these words incorrectly, people probably won’t understand the location you’re talking about accurately. This lesson will help you understand how to use two words.
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The Vowel Ladder
Are you looking for help pronouncing English vowels, or maybe you’re having trouble pronouncing the R sound? If you are, this lesson is for you. In this lesson you will learn about the vowels, which are: A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y. You’ll also learn a bit about the R because some people...
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Vowel Types
This lesson will help you pronounce English vowels well. After you finish this lesson, you will know how to practice making the sounds – moving your tongue, jaw, and lips – making your muscles stronger and faster so you will pronounce the sounds well. By following this lesson, you will know what...
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Pronouncing the a: (AW) Sound
This is an English lesson about pronouncing the a: (AW) sound.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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: [email protected] qualifications include a Masters degree in Education, CELTA English language teaching certification, and over 14 years of experience teaching English.
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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: [email protected] qualifications include a Masters degree...
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