English is a Stressed Language

English is considered a stressed language while many other languages are considered syllabic.

In French or Italian, for example, each syllable receives equal importance. There is stress in each, but each syllable has its own length.

English pronunciation focuses on specific stressed words while quickly gliding over the other, non stressed, words.

The Importance

Why is this so important to understand?

If you know where the stress is, you can better pronounce the language. Native speakers automatically know where the stress lies.

Students of English need to realize how words are stressed in the language to improve their pronunciation.

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The Best Way

The best way to improve your pronunciation is to work with a native speaker to mimic the sounds and learn the stress in sentences. A native speaker can also help with the cadence or rhythm which together with proper stress leads to better pronunciation.

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English Grammar Point - Separable or Inseparable Phrasal Verb Tip

Phrasal Verb Tip:

If you are not sure whether a phrasal verb is separable or inseparable, ALWAYS use a noun or nouns phrase and DO NOT separate. In this manner, you will always be correct!

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Separable Phrasal Verbs: bring up, take off

• John and Mary brought up their children to respect others.
• Liz took off her jacket before she began the lesson.

Inseparable Phrasal Verbs: look for, set off

• Sara was looking for her books when Juani arrived.
• The Johnson family set off for a wonderful holiday in Bora Bora.

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International Economic Crisis Vocabulary

The international economic crisis is a serious negative financial situation which affects a lot of countries throughout the world.

Consumers (those buying goods and/or services) , investors (those buying stocks, bonds, real estate, gold, silver or other instruments to get a return on their money so it grows), and governments alike are reeling from the credit crunch (banks are not lending money) worldwide.

What began as a mortgage (an agreement between you and a bank which allows you to borrow money to buy a house or other property) crisis in the US has led to defaults (failure to pay) on mortgages and a greater global economic downturn (reduction in economic or business activities).

The US economy contracted (to get smaller) by its worse rate since 1982 in the fourth quarter of last year.

Global stock markets have investors worried for their decremental (slowly decreasing) mood.

Tough economic times also may spur some governments to consider protectionism (defending domestic producers by taxing imports or making foreign good more expensive).


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