Learn about WORD STRESS

 

Hi there,

Wish you are doing well this Sunday afternoon. Some of few were present around here today and I do appreciate it.

The time we are living here, doesn't necessarily mean that we have to be together around.

You don't need to be in a classroom to keep improving your English language skills - there are lots of other ways.  

Here are some easy ways that you can use just about anywhere and anytime. And if you use them regularly you will be well on the way to becoming a great communicator in English. 

Enjoy a nice evening.

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Word Stress is golden key number One for speaking and understanding English. Word Stress is very important. You can try to learn about Word Stress. This is one of the best ways for you to understand spoken English—especially English spoken fast. What is Word Stress? Take 3 words: photograph, photographer, photographic, for example. Do they sound the same when spoken? No! They sound very different, because one syllable in each word is "stressed" (stronger than the others). PHOtograph phoTOgrapher photoGRAPHic This happens in all words with two or more syllables: TEACHer, JaPAN, CHINa, aBOVE, converSAtion, INteresting, imPORtant, deMAND, etCETera The syllables that are not stressed are "weak" or "small" or "quiet". Native speakers of English listen for the stressed syllables, not the weak syllables. If you use Word Stress in your speech, you will instantly and automatically improve your pronunciation and your comprehension. Try to hear the stress in words each time you listen to English—on the radio, or in films for example. Your first step is to hear and recognise it. After that, you can use it! For more about Word Stress—with audio files for you to listen to—please read about Word Stress on EnglishClub.