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Introduction to week 3: consonants

English has various consonant sounds. Consonants can be described and identified according to three properties. Watch Laura Rupp explain more.

English has various consonants. Consonants can be described and identified according to three properties. Watch Laura Rupp explain more. You need to understand the information provided by the video in order to be able to work on your English consonants.

The video will also outline the learning objectives of this week: you will read about the impact of consonants on intelligibility, you will analyse and practise English consonant sounds, and reflect on the progress that you have made.

Note: a list of voiced and voiceless consonants In English can be downloaded below.

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