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🎧 Crash Course Linguistics #9: Phonetics 2 – Vowels

Think English only has five vowels? Think again! This episode uncovers the many vowel sounds hidden behind just a handful of letters. Dive into the science of how vowel sounds are made—using your tongue, lips, and even how wide your mouth opens! With the help of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), you’ll explore why accents differ, how vowel sounds shift, and how linguists map them all out. Whether you’re a language geek or just curious about why “cot” and “caught” sound different (or don’t!), this episode makes phonetics both fun and fascinating.

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Phonetics - Consonants: Crash Course Linguistics #8

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🎙️ Crash Course Linguistics #10: Phonology
Ever wondered why some sounds change depending on where they appear in a word—or why "pin" and "spin" sound different even though they both have a "p"? This episode takes you into the fascinating world of phonology—the study of how sounds function within a language. You’ll learn about phonemes (the building blocks of sound), allophones (the subtle variations we don’t even realize we make), and cool sound processes like assimilation and metathesis (yes, switching sounds around is a thing!). With fun examples from English, Nepali, and even signed languages, this video makes the science of sound patterns surprisingly entertaining. A must-watch for language lovers and curious minds alike!

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Phonetics - Vowels: Crash Course Linguistics #9

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🧠 Crash Course Linguistics #11: Psycholinguistics – How Your Brain Understands Language

Ever wondered how your brain turns thoughts into words—or how you can understand someone in a split second? This episode dives into the mind-blowing world of psycholinguistics! 🗣️💭 Learn how babies pick up language, how your brain processes what you hear and say, and what happens when language ability is affected by brain injuries. It's a fun, fast-paced look at the mental engine behind communication. If you’ve ever been curious about how language lives in the brain, this one’s for you!

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🔊 Unlock Perfect English Pronunciation with the Phonemic Chart

Want to sound like a native English speaker? This blog post is your go-to guide for mastering pronunciation using the powerful Phonemic Chart! ✨