Quick Daily Pronunciation Practice | R SOUND | American English /r/ | @TarleSpeech

Quick Daily Pronunciation Practice | R SOUND | American English /r/ | @TarleSpeech

👩‍🏫 TEACHER & CLASSROOM QUICK SETUP

LEVEL: A2–B2 (Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate)

TARGET SKILL: American English R Sound /r/, Tongue Placement, Word Position & Connected Speech

ACTIVITY: Daily Pronunciation Shadowing Drill / Classroom Warm-Up

HOW TO USE IN CLASS: Play the video on your main display. Pause at the sections below for repeat-after-me or shadowing practice, or use the full video as a quick pronunciation warm-up or bell ringer.

Struggling with the American English R sound in words like “right,” “ready,” “carry,” and “story”? Practice along with Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech in this quick daily pronunciation workout!

You’ll practice /r/ at the beginning and middle of words, then use the sound in full sentences. Focus on keeping the tongue back and avoiding contact with the roof of the mouth.

Build muscle memory, improve clarity, and make your American English R sound stronger and more consistent.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - How to Pronounce the American R Sound /r/
00:24 - R Sound at the Beginning of Words
01:40 - R Sound in the Middle of Words
03:19 - R Sound Sentence Practice

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL PRACTICE:
• Correct tongue placement for the American R
• R at the beginning and middle of words
• Common and advanced English vocabulary
• Full-sentence pronunciation practice
• Clearer connected speech
• Daily repetition for pronunciation muscle memory

💡 HOW TO PRACTICE:

Watch once and focus on my mouth and tongue position.
Repeat each word out loud.
Re-watch and shadow me, matching my pronunciation, rhythm, and timing.
Practice the full sentences without stopping.
Repeat regularly to make the R sound more automatic.

👇 DAILY CHALLENGE:
Did you complete today’s practice? Comment “DONE!” and keep your daily pronunciation streak going!

▶️ WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:
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👩‍🏫 ABOUT JENNIFER TARLE:
Jennifer Tarle, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and communication expert who teaches American English pronunciation and clear communication to global professionals and English learners.

She is the founder of Tarle Speech and host of the Art of Clarity Podcast and Real Work Podcast. Her lessons help international professionals, executives, and English learners speak clearly, communicate confidently, and succeed in global workplaces.

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