The Sound of English

Learn the 44 (+2) sounds of English with the course made at Pronunciation Studio for 2nd language English speakers. 

“All the tricks you need to know in order to sound like a native speaker. Highly recommended to all of those who want get their command of the English language to another dimension.”
Javier Fernandez Pena (Spanish Buzz, Toy Story 3). 

9 Chapter Course

Each chapter focuses on a different group of sounds:

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER
The Sounds of English & IPA

PART 1: Vowel Sounds
1: Schwa /ə/
2: Short Vowels
3: Long Vowels
4: Diphthong Vowels

PART 2: Consonant Sounds
5: Fricative Consonants
6: Plosive Consonants
7: Approximant Consonants
8: Nasals & Clusters

Follow the course online, or download the book and audio to use on any device or print at home. All online and offline versions are included with the course.

A Practical Approach

The Sound of English is made with the learner in mind. Using the audio, notes, diagrams and activities, you will learn the essentials of pronunciation:

Sounds

Every sound or sound pair has a dedicated page including audio, diagrams and descriptions. Sections in blue are especially designed for repetition practice.

A Practical Approach

The Sound of English is made with the learner in mind. Using the audio, notes, diagrams and activities, you will learn the essentials of pronunciation:

Sounds

Every sound or sound pair has a dedicated page including audio, diagrams and descriptions. Sections in blue are especially designed for repetition practice.

Spelling to Sound

We use IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to master the relationship between English spelling and its sound system.

Spelling to Sound

We use IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to master the relationship between English spelling and its sound system.

Linking

Pronunciation is not just about learning individual sounds. It is essential to learn how sounds change when joined together. 

Linking

Pronunciation is not just about learning individual sounds. It is essential to learn how sounds change when joined together. 

Sounds in Accents

In the course we use GB (General British) English pronunciation – the standard model used in dictionaries.  At the end of each chapter, we look at common variations found in local accents.

Sounds in Accents

In the course we use GB (General British) English pronunciation – the standard model used in dictionaries.  At the end of each chapter, we look at common variations found in local accents.

Refined and Revised

Since 2012 over 10,000 learners have followed ‘The Sound of English’ at Pronunciation Studio.

2012

2018

2021

The course is now on its 3rd edition (2021). Everything our team of teachers has learnt working with learners from all over the world (100+ countries) has gone into producing and improving the course.

PHOTO: Zainab and Elena studying with the 2nd edition in 2017

‘The Sound of English’ is included with all courses here at Pronunciation Studio. It is also designed for self-study, you can use it on any device.