Sound Sense Course
Sound Sense is a unique program designed to help English learners of all levels truly understand the building blocks of English (and any language) — sounds.
Transform your English Language Journey
Fortify Your Foundational Skills to Unlock the Code of English
Fill in the Missing Pieces of English Language Instruction
Build Confidence with Reading, Spelling and Speaking
Through engaging video lessons and a comprehensive reference guide, you’ll:
Learn how English sounds are categorized and formed for speech
Discover the key features of each sound and practical cues for pronunciation
Build a stronger foundation for learning spelling rules and practicing clear, confident pronunciation
Join me on a multi-sensory exploration to help you truly learn the English language, inside and out.
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Pre-Assessment
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Video Lessons:
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Before Starting Sound Sense
In this lesson you will learn about what to expect as you go through the Sound Sense Program.
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Video 1: Sound Sense Introduction
In this lesson you will learn what is different about exploring sounds compared to learning letters.
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Video 2: Short Vowel Sounds
In this lesson you will learn the five short vowel sounds and practice making and feeling these sounds in your mouth.
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Video 3: Long Vowel Sounds
In this lesson you will learn the five long vowel sounds and practice making and feeling these sounds in your mouth.
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Video 4: Other Vowel Sounds
In this lesson you will learn about variations of short /a/ with “an” and “am” (whiny A) and “all” (ahhh).
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Video 5: Introduction to Consonants
In this lesson you will start exploring consonant sounds.
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Video 6: Consonants Part 2
In this lesson you will continue exploring consonant sounds that are “stops” (you cannot hold them out).
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Video 7: Consonants Part 3
In this lesson you will continue exploring consonant sounds that are fricatives and affricates.
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Video 8: Nasal Sounds
In this lesson you will learn about the “nasal” sounds.
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Video 9: Liquid Sounds
In this lesson you will learn about the “liquid” sounds.
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Video 10: Consonant Glides + /H/
In this lesson you will learn about the final consonant sounds.
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Video 11: "Vowel + R" Sounds
In this lesson you will learn about how combining a vowel and ‘r’ impacts vowel sounds.
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Video 12: Four Sounds of Y
In this lesson you will learn the four sounds that the letter ‘y’ makes.
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Video 13: What About C, Q, and X
In this lesson you will learn the different sounds that the letters ‘c’ , ‘q’, and “x’ make.
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Video 14: Schwa
In this lesson you will learn about the “schwa” sound.
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Post-Assessment
Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
Hi, I'm Christina.
I am a literacy specialist and an academic coach. I've been teaching the hidden patterns of the English language since 2006 and I know how much more effective it is to help you understand the logic versus trying to memorize word-by-word.
I am excited to make English easier for you and I commend your efforts in trying to learn this ridiculously complicated language!