Quick Daily Pronunciation Practice | LONG E SOUND | American English /i/ | @TarleSpeech
👩🏫 TEACHER & CLASSROOM QUICK SETUP
LEVEL: A2–B2 (Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate)
TARGET SKILL: American English Long E Sound /i/, Tongue Position, 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 lesson as a quick pronunciation warm-up or bell ringer.
Struggling with the American English long E sound in words like “eat,” “easy,” “teach,” “people,” and “free”? Practice along with Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech in this quick daily pronunciation practice!
You’ll practice /i/ at the beginning, middle, and end of words, then use the sound in full sentences. Focus on keeping the tongue high and forward, spreading the lips slightly, and holding the vowel clearly.
Build muscle memory, improve vowel accuracy, and speak English with more clarity and confidence.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - How to Pronounce the Long E Sound /i/
00:18 - Long E at the Beginning of Words
02:05 - Long E in the Middle of Words
03:55 - Long E at the End of Words
05:44 - Long E Sentence Practice
🎯 WHAT YOU’LL PRACTICE:
• Correct mouth and tongue position for /i/
• Long E at the beginning, middle, and end of words
• Common spellings including E, EE, EA, IE, Y, and EY
• 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 position.
Repeat each word out loud.
Keep your tongue high and forward and your lips slightly spread.
Re-watch and shadow me, matching my pronunciation, rhythm, and timing.
Practice the full sentences without stopping.
👇 DAILY CHALLENGE:
Did you complete today’s practice? Comment “DONE!” and keep your daily pronunciation streak going!
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Daily English Pronunciation Practice:
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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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