British Pronunciation Tips
Lizzie Harris
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British Pronunciation Tips with Lizzie gives you clear, simple guidance on how to sound more natural and confident in English. Every 3 to 5 minute episode focuses on one pronunciation skill and includes short, practical exercises you can use right away. Ideal for learners who want steady progress in small, easy steps.
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The Silent B: What English Doesn’t Say
Why do we write letters we don’t pronounce? In this episode, we explore the silent “b” in words like lamb, thumb, comb, debt, doubt and subtle, and uncover the history behind it. By the end, you’ll…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 13 - 3 'O' Sounds PRACTICE
Practice three key British vowel sounds: /ɒ/, /əʊ/, and /ɔː/. Improve your pronunciation with clear examples and focused contrast exercises.Transcript: /ɒ/ — octopus, on, olive, lot, stop, dog,…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 13 - 3 “O” Sounds: /ɒ/ vs /ɔː/ vs /əʊ/
In this episode, we focus on three key British vowel sounds linked to the letter O that learners often confuse: /ɒ/ (as in octopus), /əʊ/ (as in go), and /ɔː/ (as in door).You’ll learn how to clearly…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 12 - OOOh my gosh! its so confusing - Sounds of the letter O
In this episode, you will learn the main sounds of the letter O in British English and how to produce them clearly. We focus on mouth position, sound length, and the small differences that change…
Why does Tuna have a CH
You may have noticed that British speakers often say tuna with a “ch” sound, while Americans say it with a clear t. Why is that? In this episode, we’ll look at why this difference in pronunciation…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Magic E Practice
In this episode, we focus on one of the most powerful spelling patterns in English: the Magic E. Adding a silent e at the end of a word can completely change the vowel sound—from short to…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: More Magic e with a, o and u
In this episode we continue exploring the famous Magic E rule. We look at how a silent “e” can change the pronunciation of vowels in words with a, o, and u, and why the rule doesn’t always behave the…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: When Magic E Stops Being Magic
Why does time follow the rules, but give and machine don’t? In this episode, we unpack the truth behind the magic e rule, explain why some words only look predictable, and give you a simple way to…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 11: The letter i: One Letter, Five Sounds - Practice
In this practice episode, you’ll train the main vowel sounds represented by the letter I in British English. Through guided repetition, minimal pairs, and sentence-level contrasts, you’ll learn to…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 11: The letter I: One Letter, Five Sounds
In this episode of the British Vowel Sound Masterclass, we explore how a single letter — “I” — represents multiple vowel sounds in British English. You’ll review familiar sounds and discover a few…
Why Pronunciation DOES Matter (Even If You’ve Been Told It Doesn’t)
For years, language learners have been told: “Don’t focus on pronunciation.” “Your accent is beautiful.” “Every accent is unique.”Pronunciation isn’t about losing your accent. It is about reclaiming…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 10: Why do we say ‘work’ with errrr?
Why does work sound like werrrk when it’s spelled with an o? In this episode, we unpack one of the most confusing features of British pronunciation: the /ɜː/ sound. With clear explanations, grouped…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 9: The E Schwa - Practice
This guided practice episode helps you train the e schwa, the most common weak vowel sound in English. You’ll practice how it appears at the end, in the middle, and at the beginning of words,…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 9: The E Schwa
In this episode, we explore the most common vowel sound in British English, the schwa, with a focus on how the letter E behaves in unstressed syllables. You’ll learn why the schwa isn’t a real vowel…
The Mysterious case of the letter Y - Practice
Put theory into practice! This follow-up episode helps you master the four pronunciations of the letter Y in British English through targeted exercises and common error corrections. Learn how to…
The Mysterious Case of the Letter Y: Four Sounds, One Letter
Why does the letter Y sound completely different in "yes," "gym," "happy," and "my"? This episode unravels the mystery behind Y's four pronunciations in British English: the consonant /j/, the short…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 8: The E - Practice
Practice all 5 E sounds in British English with targeted exercises and tongue twisters. This lesson revisits the long and short E, the distinctive /ɜː/ sound that gives Southern British accents their…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 8: - The E
Explore the six ways to pronounce the letter E in British English. Building on the long E (see, me) and short E (English, pretty) from previous episodes, this lesson dives into three additional…
Why Your Language Goals Fail by February - Setting language goals that actually work
Tired of abandoning your language resolutions by mid-February? This episode reveals why traditional goal-setting fails for advanced learners—and introduces a game-changing monthly mission system that…
British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 7 – The Long & Short E/I. Same Sounds, Different Letters - Practice
Master the long /iː/ and short /ɪ/ sounds through focused repetition and listening exercises. This practice session reinforces Lesson 7's key concept: both 'e' and 'i' can represent these two…
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British Pronunciation Tips has published 36 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.
British Pronunciation Tips is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 4m.
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