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Jun 2020
15m 53s

064 - Pronunciation: 50 U.S. States

Shana Thompson
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to pronounce the 50 U.S. States. In this lesson, you'll also learn about unstressed syllables and the importance of listening. The American English Accent CourseNobody needs to change their accent; it's a personal decision! If your accent bugs you - if it screws with your confidence, makes it difficult to be under ... Show More
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