Peter Rodriguez – Peter of Brazil

How to Use Anki for Language Learning

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Download and Account Setup You can use Anki on your cell phone, desktop, or browser (though some features are only available on the mobile and desktop apps). Once you’ve chosen your platform, simply follow the intuitive account setup process. Creating a Deck A deck is a folder that contains flashcards with the words or sentences…

IPA: IPA Converter

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Peter Rodriguez

By learning these symbol you will be able to make an IPA transcription of any English word yourself. However, I recommend you to use an IPA converter to make sure that all sounds of the given word were captured in the transcription. You know, sometimes we might not perceive some nuances and shades of sound.…

IPA: Distinguishing Similar Sounds

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Peter Rodriguez

When learning the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) vowels, some common confusions arise due to similarities in sound or the distinction bewteen sounds might be a bit difficult to notice. So, let us compare some pairs of them. ə vs. ʌ The difference is made clear in the 13:42 of the following video: i vs. ɪ…

IPA: Other Symbols

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Peter Rodriguez

Stress Markers syllable Division marker In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the dot (.) marks syllable boundaries. For example: The word “syllable” is transcribed as /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/, where the dots separate each syllable. This notation is useful for the backward buildup technique (recommended by Dr. Pimsleur in How to Learn a Foreign Language), where you repeat syllables in reverse…