121. 10 Words Learners Often Mispronounc...

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What's a crepe, and is it not the same as a creep?

In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Aisya breaks down 10 words that English language learners often mispronounce or get confused about, and shares tips on how you can improve your pronunciation so that people misunderstand you less.

Here are the words discussed in the episode:

natural vs. neutral
crepe vs. creep
slip vs. sleep
pressure
divorce
colleague
mischievous
Worcestershire
epitome
salmon

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