How to improve your American Accent: Understanding Schwa

What the heck is SCHWA??? If your goal is to speak English like a native, you definitely want to know! In this American accent lesson, you'll learn all about this important sound and how it impacts the pronunciation of syllables in English words. Be sure to also watch the lesson on the 25 most commonly reduced English words, to understand how schwa impacts words within sentences as well. Here are the links to lessons mentioned in the video: 25 Most Commonly Reduced English Words: https://youtu.be/hp1jLholVyM Word Stress Series- Learn how to identify and pronounce the most important syllables in words: https://goo.gl/oRT2oX Visit the Clear English Corner website for more lessons organized by sound/pattern and to download free practice materials: www.clearenglishcorner.com English Tools I recommend! You will love Grammarly Grammar Checker- I use this and it has saved me many mistakes PLUS it's FREE! https://grammarly.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=209&aff_id=26873 Audiobooks are a GREAT way to practice listening and speaking with an American accent! - Try Audible for FREE! https://goo.gl/4TFT8R My favorite American Accent textbook- until I can write my own! :): https://goo.gl/EYGHDd My favorite dictionary app for iPhone (has IPA transcription and audio models): https://goo.gl/4kmUzT A good pronunciation practice app (lets you see an animation for tongue, lip and jaw placement, as well as lets you record yourself in practice and compare to the model): https://goo.gl/eSBJDZ Find me here: Clear English Corner Website: http://www.clearenglishcorner.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearEnglishCorner/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClearENGCorner Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClearEnglishCorner