Language and Linguistics

Areas of Difficulty for Czech Speakers Consonants: I.     /t/ Pronounce the /t/ sound in word-initial, medial, and final position. Be sure to aspirate it in word-initial position and in consonant clusters. Do not touch the upper teeth with the blade of your tongue. Make sure that the tip of your tongue makes contact with the alveolar ridge. Tackle         tangle                tango                tickle                 trace Between     automatic          fleeting instigate            litigate Want           lint          ...

Areas of Difficulty for Mandarin Speakers Consonants: I.     /p/, /t/, and /k/ in word-final position Pronounce the final sound in these words carefully: Carp           snap      flop       flap       flip        strap     strip      shrimp Flat             beat       taught   caught   might    right      fight      blight Back           smack   Jack      stack     milk      flick      flak       rack II.    /b/, /d/, /g/ vs. /p/, /t/, /k/ in word-final position: Pay special atte...