oh I love the way you teach, i find it very easy to understand. I have tried to practice as much as possible so my pronunciations are improved alot! You're one of my most favorative teacher online. :) Many many thanks!!!
I can't express how thankful I am. I've struggled to pronounce two sounds though I've watched lots of videos teach about them. And since I've watched your lesson, it's really really worked for me, thank you again!
I've seen quite a few videos on that subject matter and that one was by far the most accurate aimed to non native speakers in which learners will be able really to produce the sound with confidence. Besides, the beauty of your videos is that you keep it real and simple.Nailed it!
That really helps!!! What an innovative way to teach l! You are such a genius! I think this is super helpful for people who have pronunciation difficulties.
Wow! Really helpful! Pronouncing the /l/ sound that way is, without any doubt, the BEST AND EASIEST WAY TO SOUND AS SILLY AS POSSIBLE!! Thank you so much!
Great!!! Thank you very much!! Your tips are really useful. They help my pronunciation a lot. Please keep making pronunciation teaching video! Many my pronunciation problem are solved thanks to watching your video :D. Once again!! Big Thank you :D
I love the way that you taught. I just knew put the tongue between the teeth in TH sound then i see people say L with same mouth shape. Thanks from Vietnamese!
The tongue between teeth trick is very useful!!! I always ask my students to rest their tongue …there (I dunno what it’s called, on the back of the gum? Well you get it I think 😛) when they pronounce dark l So there are less chances for me or native speakers to hear an o or au sound And that’d be easier for us to understand what they’re saying Believe it or not it makes a huge difference in real life speach Some of my students would confuse temple with tempo or even worse things I’ve never ever thought of asking them to place their tongue in between the teeth for dark l sound I guess that explains how some students would make the th sound like L even when they place their tongue between their teeth Thanks for the tips!!
Thank you. But I think simulator sound occurs if the tongue toutches quite back from your picture . And I hear some people do so. Other TH-camr say so.
I have a question about the L pronunciation in the middle, like these: "Novelist" "metabolism" "capitalize". It feels like they have dark L and light l at the same time. "vəl+lɪst" "bəl+ˌlɪzəm" "dəl+laɪz" why??😥
Beneficial sir! If possoble please give a list of words for Light 'L' sound and Dark 'L' sound. Thanks alot for loading this vedio! Its very much technical and concept clearing. I praise the Lord for such blessings.
As a teacher of English Phonetics and Phonology and based on Peter Roach's studies, I must say the / l / sound is not dental (or interdental) but it's a voiced- alveolar- lateral l-iquid sound. I think it's an overstatement to argue it can be articulated in between the upper and the lower teeth. The only two dental sounds in English are /ð/ and /θ/.
You are TECHNICALLY right, but what we want to do is how to get as close as possible to the way most Americans say in reality so that we, non-native English speakers can be understood. In short, we want connection, not perfection.
Hi coachshane! Can you please please make a video on how to pronounce the ur sound such as in words her, earth, turkey, etc.. I don't quite get the tongue position on how to make the sound. Thank you so much for your effort and for all the videos!
Your teaching is clear, but is in conflict with other videos on the subject of the American dark L sound, which is *mostly* not about the tip of the tongue, but rather the root of the tongue moving backwards and narrowing the opening near the throat.
please sir , very important question ( not related to the lesson ) , does the rapid speech affect the stressed syllable ? I mean that does the stressed syllable is pronunced the same way in both normal speech and rapid speech ? please give me some examples , and i hope that you make a video about this topic . thanks thanks thanks a lot .
Hi Sir, I find your lesson really helpful. thank you! can you make a lesson about how to pronounce the word: world, I couldn't make it sound different from 'word'?
hi,if the l is in the middle of any word like (believe) or (melon) here how are we supposed to know which l is it? another thing please if there is two l in words like (really) here in really there are two l and the two l are between two vowel sounds as well so which dark is it here and why please?
thanks Shane! I almost find out the way to distinguish between dark "L" and light "L". However I always feel hard to say words with "N" sound and "L" sound at beginning of words like "night" and "light", or when "N" and "L" in one word like "analyse". Could you make it easier to learn?
Hi. I just found all your videos and I find them fascinating! You are a natural teacher. I have a request. Can you do a video explaining the difference between long e and short i, and how to make these sounds? My husband is a native Spanish speaker, and to him sheep and ship, for example, sound like the same word. To my American ears they are totally different, but I can't explain how.
leahpr I was going to say, "By the way, 'never mind' would make a good Daily Expression." Then I thought, "Come to think of it, so would 'by the way.'" That made me smile. "So would 'come to think of it.' I can't stop thinking in idioms! I should just quit while I'm ahead." With that thought, I just broke out laughing.
i always pronounce the L sound like you said in this video (the tounge between the teeth). But in some pronunciation books, they say that you tounge should be inside your mouth. Now i get it. Thank you very much! By the way, i love your podcasts.
While applying your instruction, I have encountered a huge struggle when trying to pronounce the dark-l consonant in such words like "solve", "palm", "bolt". Can i have any suggestion on that?
Coach Shane, please do the difference in pronunciation of "rich" and "ridge". The "ch" sound is ok but I guess the "dge" is like a "J" sound. Anyway, please help!
When saying words that end in s then start with a letter l, for example this lead, I make a sort of clinking sound all the time, is this right ? Other examples please look , those lips etc
Hi coach, Can I ask you a unrelated question? Why we say "He cannot read or write" but not "He cannot read and write"? Can you explain that to me please? Thank you so much.
Please could you explain how to pronounce "forgotten", "mountain", "written", "Martin" and so on? Americans doing endings of this words in the deeps of their mouth somehow.
You're right, but it arches rather than descend, lowering the middle and rising the back towards the soft palate, or velum, that's the reason it is called 'velarized'. But don't worry too much about that, most Americans don't have proper dark/light L sounds but something in between, which level of velarization depends on the dialect.
oh I love the way you teach, i find it very easy to understand. I have tried to practice as much as possible so my pronunciations are improved alot!
You're one of my most favorative teacher online. :)
Many many thanks!!!
Hằng Hữu Thank you^^
I can't express how thankful I am. I've struggled to pronounce two sounds though I've watched lots of videos teach about them. And since I've watched your lesson, it's really really worked for me, thank you again!
I've seen quite a few videos on that subject matter and that one was by far the most accurate aimed to non native speakers in which learners will be able really to produce the sound with confidence. Besides, the beauty of your videos is that you keep it real and simple.Nailed it!
Although you and i have not met yet! but you're my teacher now! thanks a lot for this very helpful video!
That really helps!!! What an innovative way to teach l! You are such a genius! I think this is super helpful for people who have pronunciation difficulties.
3:39 "I love...**doesn't want to say balls...looks at board for alternative word** MILK!"
Lawrence Pamphilon such an underated comment
Lmaooooo
I don't get tired of watching your videos. YOU ARE THE BEST!
It's truth. Your voice is really clear. everyday I listen again again your vid. I love it. Thanks.
The best video on the subject on youtube
Thank you very much for this advice.
Wow! Really helpful!
Pronouncing the /l/ sound that way is, without any doubt, the BEST AND EASIEST WAY TO SOUND AS SILLY AS POSSIBLE!!
Thank you so much!
Master you are so gracious... you makes me smile couple of times thanks!!! greetings from mexico!!!
Your classes are incredible! Fantastic! Thank you !
This is literally the best English teacher
Great!!! Thank you very much!! Your tips are really useful. They help my pronunciation a lot. Please keep making pronunciation teaching video! Many my pronunciation problem are solved thanks to watching your video :D. Once again!! Big Thank you :D
I love the way that you taught. I just knew put the tongue between the teeth in TH sound then i see people say L with same mouth shape. Thanks from Vietnamese!
The tongue between teeth trick is very useful!!!
I always ask my students to rest their tongue …there (I dunno what it’s called, on the back of the gum? Well you get it I think 😛) when they pronounce dark l
So there are less chances for me or native speakers to hear an o or au sound
And that’d be easier for us to understand what they’re saying
Believe it or not it makes a huge difference in real life speach
Some of my students would confuse temple with tempo or even worse things
I’ve never ever thought of asking them to place their tongue in between the teeth for dark l sound
I guess that explains how some students would make the th sound like L even when they place their tongue between their teeth
Thanks for the tips!!
Brilliant! English students, trust what this Instructor says.
great teacher! easy to understand ,i have problem with pronunciation, i will practice as much as i can in your video!
Thank you
I love your videos. They are very helpful, thank you for being so clear and make all this info easy to understand.
This was great! Just what I was looking for for a student of mine! Nice job!
Wow, this video makes me more relaxed when pronouncing L! I can't thank you enough!
you're a great teacher! I have learnt a lot from you.Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I am struggled with dark L. After watching this, I feel so relaxed. I am no longer worried about it.
Very clear and wonderful show and thank you a lot :)
maaannn this is impresive! u r a genius ! Im done with the darl L
This is really awesome 👏💗💗💗💗
I'm glad you like it
I can understand dark l and light l.thank you sir.
I HAVE ONE QUESTION,,, HOW TO DO PERFECT L in word like "special"?
Thank you.
But I think simulator sound occurs if the tongue toutches quite back from your picture .
And I hear some people do so.
Other TH-camr say so.
Thank you, Sir!
And the drawing of the teeth is beautiful
Brilliantly explained!!! Greetings from Madrid, Spain.
I have a question about the L pronunciation in the middle, like these: "Novelist" "metabolism" "capitalize".
It feels like they have dark L and light l at the same time. "vəl+lɪst" "bəl+ˌlɪzəm" "dəl+laɪz" why??😥
I clicked thinking this was a death note video but ended up staying and learning stuff
Beneficial sir! If possoble please give a list of words for Light 'L' sound and Dark 'L' sound. Thanks alot for loading this vedio! Its very much technical and concept clearing. I praise the Lord for such blessings.
In the US, any word can be DARK or LIGHT L. It depends on the person and often it depends on the surrounding letters^^
you are the best dude i;m from europe/greece i learned so much from you
As a teacher of English Phonetics and Phonology and based on Peter Roach's studies, I must say the / l / sound is not dental (or interdental) but it's a voiced- alveolar- lateral l-iquid sound. I think it's an overstatement to argue it can be articulated in between the upper and the lower teeth. The only two dental sounds in English are /ð/ and /θ/.
You are TECHNICALLY right, but what we want to do is how to get as close as possible to the way most Americans say in reality so that we, non-native English speakers can be understood. In short, we want connection, not perfection.
hazardwater41 your knowladge so useless lol.
Lawrence Leung i'm not statement anything lol. Are you drunk?
Hi coachshane! Can you please please make a video on how to pronounce the ur sound such as in words her, earth, turkey, etc.. I don't quite get the tongue position on how to make the sound. Thank you so much for your effort and for all the videos!
Your teaching is clear, but is in conflict with other videos on the subject of the American dark L sound, which is *mostly* not about the tip of the tongue, but rather the root of the tongue moving backwards and narrowing the opening near the throat.
please sir , very important question ( not related to the lesson ) , does the rapid speech affect the stressed syllable ? I mean that does the stressed syllable is pronunced the same way in both normal speech and rapid speech ? please give me some examples , and i hope that you make a video about this topic . thanks thanks thanks a lot .
Thank you. I was always confused by them.
i am first time know L sounds between the teeth. very easier . you are great. how can pronuciation three and tree? thank u so much
Hi Sir, I find your lesson really helpful. thank you!
can you make a lesson about how to pronounce the word: world, I couldn't make it sound different from 'word'?
Thank you very much! It's really hard for me to say the dark "l",,,,
Thanks so much, this is what I am looking for
Sir, you're awesome!
Perfect! I got it. Thank you teacher, and let's master English!
This is the first time, L sound pronounces between teeth. It's difficult to pronounce with the other sound, example : Milk.
Thank you coach, this really helps a lot.
Very informative! Thank you
Thanks Teacher. Good and useful lesson.
hi,if the l is in the middle of any word like (believe) or (melon) here how are we supposed to know which l is it? another thing please if there is two l in words like (really) here in really there are two l and the two l are between two vowel sounds as well so which dark is it here and why please?
thanks Shane! I almost find out the way to distinguish between dark "L" and light "L". However I always feel hard to say words with "N" sound and "L" sound at beginning of words like "night" and "light", or when "N" and "L" in one word like "analyse". Could you make it easier to learn?
Thank you so much, you make me feel not too presure when speak l dark sound.
Hi. I just found all your videos and I find them fascinating! You are a natural teacher. I have a request. Can you do a video explaining the difference between long e and short i, and how to make these sounds? My husband is a native Spanish speaker, and to him sheep and ship, for example, sound like the same word. To my American ears they are totally different, but I can't explain how.
Never mind. I just found your Feel vs. Fill video. Thanks!
leahpr I was going to say, "By the way, 'never mind' would make a good Daily Expression." Then I thought, "Come to think of it, so would 'by the way.'" That made me smile. "So would 'come to think of it.' I can't stop thinking in idioms! I should just quit while I'm ahead." With that thought, I just broke out laughing.
thanks for the tip man, it works great. however i think the perfect L method doesn't work when there are 2 'L's in a word like 'little'.
i always pronounce the L sound like you said in this video (the tounge between the teeth). But in some pronunciation books, they say that you tounge should be inside your mouth. Now i get it. Thank you very much! By the way, i love your podcasts.
I think light L is very difficult to pronounce crisp American English. Please make a video for light L.
you are so smart!!! thank you sososososo much! brillant way to teach!
While applying your instruction, I have encountered a huge struggle when trying to pronounce the dark-l consonant in such words like "solve", "palm", "bolt". Can i have any suggestion on that?
I love the way you teach! 😅🥰
Coach Shane, please do the difference in pronunciation of "rich" and "ridge". The "ch" sound is ok but I guess the "dge" is like a "J" sound. Anyway, please help!
When saying words that end in s then start with a letter l, for example this lead, I make a sort of clinking sound all the time, is this right ? Other examples please look , those lips etc
you really rock! thanks for everything
Hi coach,
Can I ask you a unrelated question?
Why we say "He cannot read or write" but not "He cannot read and write"?
Can you explain that to me please?
Thank you so much.
thank you,Shawn,so how can we pronounce the word all, I always drop the dark l in the end when i pronounce all
Thanks a lot.
Solved my dark L problem.
Please could you explain how to pronounce "forgotten", "mountain", "written", "Martin" and so on? Americans doing endings of this words in the deeps of their mouth somehow.
wow! Thank you, for sharing this secret. Could you show where do you put your lips when you pronounce "V" sound?
Jetzt habe ich endlich das L kapiert und nun ist so leicht auszusprechen.
I think there is another difference which is when pronouncing the dark l, the back of the tongue is lower. What do you think?
Hmm...the back of my tongue doesn't move at all when I say either....
You're right, but it arches rather than descend, lowering the middle and rising the back towards the soft palate, or velum, that's the reason it is called 'velarized'. But don't worry too much about that, most Americans don't have proper dark/light L sounds but something in between, which level of velarization depends on the dialect.
+coachshanesesl. Really? How do you articulate them?
Thank you, very much! It's a good advice for me! And fun to watch. : )
you are a great teacher👍
Very nice teaching
The dark L is really hard. I usually don't hear it and so I don't lift my tongue up - until my English friends pointed it out!
Is singing or sining I mean the pronunciation?
Finally someone who maneged to explain this to me :D thank you kindly It was very helpful :D
If you always pronounce all Ls as light L in English (or between the teeth, as you say) no one will notice, because they mean the same thing.
I love the perfect L, easy for me, thank you very much!
Oh,the lesson is very easy and the teach its nice😍
I love the way you teach thks it helpful
are the dark l and clear l allophones?
Thank you so much! It's very helpful. You opened my eyes )
how do you pronounce roll/rolling then? i keep rolling my tongue back.
I tried your advice with “Tolerate” but it didn’t work
No, in the dark 'l' the tongue is down touching the lower ridge. Born and raised in Chicago.
good teacher!, easy to understand!, thanks for the tip!
you are awesome! thanks!
you are the best teacher in the would😊
The best one for teaching l sound, thanks so much
Really helps!!
I really don't know how to pronounce ' verbal'
the real problem is "dark L vs "ou" sound"
Thanks a lot!, really i appreciate it
I "L"ove you~! The L is really hard to me.
:')
it was awsome. thank you
nice..
Brilliant, thank you!!!!
Very helpful.thank u!
hey! no need to shout at us! we didn't even get the chance to do it wrong! ☺
love it, thank you :)
Wow. That is brilliant