The American "Schwa" Masterclass

Everyday English: Master the "Schwa" in American English

What you'll learn

Train your ears to detect the Schwa sound, even in fast-paced, real-world conversations, making you a more attentive and adaptable communicator.

Develop the ability to pronounce the Schwa sound with absolute precision, ensuring your speech sounds native and effortless.

Learn to incorporate the Schwa sound into everyday conversations, presentations, and speeches for enhanced fluency and authenticity.

Elevate your communication skills by using the Schwa to convey different emotions and tones effectively.

Requirements

Intermediate to advanced English level is encouraged in order to get the most from this course.

Description

How comfortable are you pronouncing the most common sound in American English? Do you know what the most common sound is? If you answered the schwa sound, then you are absolutely correct!What's the schwa, you ask? It's the coolest, most mysterious sound in American English that most people don't even know they're using! Yet even at the most advanced English levels, it can still cause some insecurity.By the end of the this course, I want you to feel confident that you can speak any word with the schwa sound, and know that you have the tools to check if a word has a "schwa" so that you can speak it accurately. Practical & Useful: Mastering the Schwa will boost your confidence in conversations, interviews, and presentations.Course Highlights "Hear the Schwa" - Train your ears to pick up the Schwa in real-life conversations."Speak like a Pro" - Learn how to pronounce the Schwa flawlessly and use it in your own speech."Schwa in Action" - I've created bonus virtual flashcards of B2-C2 vocabulary words to help you practice pronouncing the schwa with clarity and confidence.Comprehensive Materials: Access to all my resources, including video lessons, audio exercises, flashcards, and a downloadable note sheet.Who Is This Course For? ESL learners aiming to sound more natural in American English.Anyone looking to boost their language skills and communication abilities.About TanniaI'm a Communication and Executive Presence Coach, I specialize in helping you navigate cultural nuances and excel in global leadership roles in companies like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Apple. With over 10 years of experience coaching professionals from over 30 countries, my approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the challenges that non-native speakers face.I empower non-native speakers by enhancing verbal and nonverbal skills to develop confidence, authenticity, and influence. I have over 1.1 million followers on Instagram alone, where my goal is to help you feel like your most authentic self in English!WHAT CLIENTS SAY“I could speak fluently, but I used to sound robotic. By training with Tannia, my confidence and fluidity have significantly increased. I have learned to be more eloquent and to communicate more effectively when it comes to topic transitions or difficult conversations… Recently, an American client told me that she’s really impressed with my English. It felt awesome. Thanks, Tannia, for your support!” — Chris G. | Germany

Overview

Section 1: What You'll Learn

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 How to Check Your Progress

Lecture 3 Course FAQ

Section 2: Prep for the Schwa sound

Lecture 4 The Good News

Lecture 5 The Not-So-Good News

Section 3: The SCHWA!

Lecture 6 PASTA / ˈpɑs-tə

Lecture 7 ACCOMPLISHMENT / ə-ˈkɑm-plɪʃ-mənt

Lecture 8 ANALYSIS / ə-ˈnæ-lə-səs

Lecture 9 WOMAN / ˈwʊ-mən

Lecture 10 WOMEN / ˈwɪ-mən

Lecture 11 PROBLEM / ˈprɑ-bləm

Lecture 12 TRAVEL / ˈtræ-vəl

Lecture 13 CONFERENCE / ˈkɑn-frəns

Lecture 14 APRIL / ˈeɪ-prəl

Lecture 15 COUNCIL / ˈkaʊn-səl

Lecture 16 SIMILAR / ˈsɪ-mə-lər

Lecture 17 AUTHORITY / ə-ˈθɔ-rə-ti

Lecture 18 OBTAIN / əb-ˈteɪn

Lecture 19 SOCIETY / sə-ˈsaɪ-ə-ti

Lecture 20 COMMON / ˈkɑ-mən

Lecture 21 PURPOSE / ˈpɜr-pəs

Lecture 22 SUPPORT / sə-ˈpɔrt

Lecture 23 CIRCUMSTANCE / ˈsɜr-kəm-stæns

Lecture 24 USEFUL / ˈjus-fəl

Lecture 25 STATUS / ˈstæ-təs

Lecture 26 ACTION / ˈæk-ʃən

Lecture 27 VISION / ˈvɪ-ʒən

Lecture 28 QUESTION / ˈkwɛs-ʧən

Lecture 29 SERIOUS / ˈsɪ-ri-əs

Lecture 30 ANXIOUS / ˈæŋk-ʃəs

Section 4: Your Schwa Strategy

Lecture 31 Where is the Schwa?

Lecture 32 Pronunciation Resource

Lecture 33 Remember What You Learned

Lecture 34 Check Your Progress

Lecture 35 You Will Speak More Naturally and Confidently

Section 5: AUDIO PRACTICE

Lecture 36 Download Your Flashcards

Lecture 37 Audio Practice 1 - Schwa as A

Lecture 38 Audio Practice 2 - Schwa as E

Lecture 39 Audio Practice - Schwa as I

Lecture 40 Audio Practice 4 - Schwa as O

Lecture 41 Audio Practice 5 - Schwa as U

Section 6: Thank you!

Lecture 42 What's next?

ESL learners aiming to sound more natural in American English.,Anyone looking to boost their language skills and communication abilities.