English Phrases with THE -- Shortcuts for the TH Sounds

This video tutorial focuses on the American English pronunciation of the TH sound, particularly how to link it with other words in common phrases. It provides detailed explanations and slow-motion demonstrations of tongue and mouth movements for phrases like 'at the', 'in the', 'is the', 'with the', 'for the', and 'on the'. The video also offers shortcuts and tips to make these transitions easier and more natural, helping learners sound more like native speakers.

What is the main focus of the video regarding the TH sound?

• Linking TH with vowels

• Linking TH with the word 'the'

• Linking TH with consonants

• Linking TH with numbers

How is the stop T used in the phrase 'at the'?

• By stopping air in the throat

• By releasing air through the nose

• By releasing air through the mouth

• By stopping air in the lungs

What is a common shortcut for linking 'in the'?

• Using the tongue tip through the teeth

• Using a stop T

• Using a voiced TH

• Using a silent N

What is the recommended way to link 'is the'?

• By pressing the tongue behind closed teeth

• By using a silent S

• By using a silent Z

• By using a voiced TH

How should the TH sound be linked in 'with the'?

• By using a voiced TH

• By using a silent H

• By using a silent W

• By using an unvoiced TH

What is the key movement for linking 'for the'?

• Moving the tongue tip to the back of the mouth

• Moving the tongue tip through the teeth briefly

• Moving the tongue tip to the roof of the mouth

• Moving the tongue tip to the side of the mouth

What is the trick for linking 'on the'?

• Using the tongue tip through the teeth

• Using a silent N

• Using a voiced TH

• Using a silent O

What is the benefit of practicing these TH linking techniques?

• To sound more formal

• To sound more natural in American English

• To sound more British

• To sound more casual

What should you focus on when practicing these phrases?

• Making the words more complex

• Making the words simpler and quicker

• Making the words clearer

• Making the words longer

What is the purpose of the video series mentioned at the end?

• To teach French pronunciation

• To teach Spanish pronunciation

• To teach American English pronunciation

• To teach British English pronunciation