American English Pronunciation Practice: Short and Long “A” Sounds

Do native speakers have a hard time understanding you? Even if you know grammar and vocabulary, your pronunciation can prevent native speakers from understanding what you’re saying. This lesson will help you with the difference between the short and long a sounds in American English. You’ll have a chance to listen to the difference between these two sounds and to practice your pronunciation with me, using common English words and sentences. If you don’t understand the difference between these sounds, it can be confusing to the people you’re speaking to. In some cases, it can change the entire meaning of your sentence! Watch and practice with this easy class to master these sounds.