We all do it regardless of knowing that it's often counterproductive and can put us in a bad mood or lead to us feeling insecure....no matter what the gurus tell you and their advice to NOT do it we just cannot help ourselves. 

This episode offers my take on this everyday phenomenon. I welcome you to share your opinion in the comments section.

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This description will really help you with this difficult sound!

How to Pronounce the "ng" in an "ing" word in English

Pronouncing the "ng" sound in "ing" words can be a bit tricky for learners of English, but with practice, it can become second nature. The "ng" sound is a nasal consonant, represented by the phonetic symbol /ŋ/. It is produced by the back of the tongue making contact with the soft part of the roof of the mouth (the velum), while the sound resonates in the nasal cavity.

Here are some tips to help you pronounce the "ng" sound correctly in "ing" words:

1. **Positioning the Tongue**: Start by positioning the back of your tongue against the soft part of your upper mouth, as if you are about to say the sound "k." However, instead of releasing the "k" sound, let the air pass through your nose.

2. **Relax the Tongue**: Keep the tongue relaxed to allow for a smooth nasal sound. Tensing the tongue can make the sound come out more like a "g."

3. **Nasal Resonance**: Focus on directing the airflow through your nose. You should feel a slight vibration in your nasal passages.

4. **Avoid a Hard "g" Sound**: Be careful not to add a hard "g" sound at the end. The "ng" sound is a single, continuous sound rather than a combination of "n" and "g."

Here are ten examples for practice:

1. **Sing**: /sɪŋ/
   - "She loves to sing in the choir."

2. **Ring**: /rɪŋ/
   - "The phone began to ring loudly."

3. **Long**: /lɒŋ/
   - "It's going to be a long day."

4. **King**: /kɪŋ/
   - "The king ruled the land wisely."

5. **Bring**: /brɪŋ/
   - "Please bring your book to class."

6. **Thing**: /θɪŋ/
   - "What's that strange thing over there?"

7. **Going**: /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
   - "Are you going to the party?"

8. **Swimming**: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
   - "Swimming is my favorite sport."

9. **Running**: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
   - "He has been running every morning."

10. **Morning**: /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
    - "I enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning."



English for IT Pros

How to Pronounce the ng Consonant in English

石垣島、小浜島、竹富島　だいたいまとめ


7泊８日　ななはくようか

関西国際空港　かんさいこくさいくうこう

出発　しゅっぱつ

石垣空港　いしがきくうこう

到着　とうちゃく

行き　いき　　時間　2時間50分

飛行機会社　ピーチ航空　ピーチこうくう

LCC   Low-cost carrier

気温は日本の春より少し寒いくらい

宿泊　しゅくはく

ゲストハウスと民宿(みんしゅく)

石垣島から小浜島までフェリー　(船) ふね

40分

石垣島から竹富島までフェリー　(船) ふね

15分


[単語リスト]

~泊~日

例、　　

１泊２日

２泊３日

３泊４日


出発　しゅっぱつ

到着　とうちゃく

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Привет!

В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим о глаголах, которые часто вызывают трудности у студентов - это глаголы «учить»/«учиться»/«изучать». Мы обсудим их значения, рассмотрим как они используются в контексте.

Полезная лексика в этом выпуске:
- запоминать - запомнить - выучить наизусть
- исследовать - изучать с научной точки зрения
- навык - умение 
- оттенки значения - небольшие смысловые вариации
- тщательный - старательный, выполненный с точностью

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