Some common English pronunciation mistakes here in Singapore are also the most embarrassing. They could possibly cause offence, or just cause the listener to break into laughter… 1. ‘sheet’ Example: “Pass that sheet.” The vowel ‘ee’ /i:/ in sheet needs to be a long sound, and not short. If kept short you will say the...
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“Ninety percent of the friction of daily life is caused by the wrong tone of voice.” – Amber Timms The voice is the most powerful tool for communication, but do be careful of the tone you employ. The tone of voice can be used to instantly tell how someone feels; a tense voice may put us...
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