American Accent Training | R vs. L Part 2

The video tutorial explains the differences in tongue and lip positions for pronouncing R and L sounds. It compares the words 'branch' and 'blanche' to highlight these differences. The tutorial also covers the light L and dark L sounds, demonstrating how the tongue's position changes. The word 'candle' is used to illustrate the dark L sound, emphasizing the back of the tongue's role in producing this sound.

What is the position of the tongue tip when pronouncing the R sound in the word 'branch'?

• Forward and down

• Back and up

• Flat and relaxed

• Through the teeth

How do the lips behave when pronouncing the L sound in 'Blanche'?

• Flared

• Relaxed

• Tightly circled

• Pressed together

Which of the following describes the light L sound?

• Tongue tip up and back

• Tongue tip behind the teeth

• Tongue tip through the teeth

• Tongue tip down

What is a key characteristic of the dark L sound?

• Tongue tip is down

• Jaw is dropped

• Tongue tip is up

• Lips are tightly circled

In the word 'candle', how is the dark L sound produced?

• With the tongue tip pressing up

• With the tongue tip through the teeth

• With the lips flared

• With the back of the tongue pressing down