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Your tone changes how people hear your message. In this Tarle Speech lesson, learn how to control your tone to sound confident, natural, and professional.

Jennifer Tarle explains:
What vocal fry, whisper, and upspeak are
How they affect your message and listener
Tips to find a balanced, strong, and friendly tone

🎯 Perfect for English learners who want to sound more fluent, expressive, and professional. Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the lessons on voice:

💨 LESSON 1: Breath Support & Projection
🎵 Lesson 2: Resonance
📉 Lesson 3: Pitch – Falling Pitch & Focus Words
🎤 Lesson 4: Tone – Vocal Fry, Whisper, & Upspeak

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Pitch changes the meaning and feeling of your message. In this Tarle Speech lesson, Jennifer Tarle teaches you how to use falling pitch at the end of sentences and focus words to sound clear, confident, and fluent.

You’ll learn:
How falling pitch signals completeness and confidence
How to emphasize the most important words
How to avoid flat or robotic speech

🎯 Perfect for English learners who want to sound more fluent, expressive, and professional. Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the lessons on voice:

💨 LESSON 1: Breath Support & Projection
🎵 Lesson 2: Resonance
📉 Lesson 3: Pitch – Falling Pitch & Focus Words
🎤 Lesson 4: Tone – Vocal Fry, Whisper, & Upspeak

📌 Playlist: Voice Training for Clearer Speech
👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEs-su4NimXjDvqolj7qzBWRhYc2N-F-

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have completed the 50-Week Ultimate Pronunciation Challenge and mastered the American English sound system! We are so incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and amazing progress. Watch this lesson to celebrate your success and learn your next steps for continued confidence and clarity in your English speaking.

Important Links & Resources
Here are the best ways to continue your American English pronunciation journey with Tarle Speech:

1. 🇺🇸 Free YouTube Master Class Lessons

Tarle Speech Master Class - FREE Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEs-su4NimW4ip6i8GSD2kiqMvAv4HIi

Free American English Pronunciation Course on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tarlespeech/courses

The R Sounds /r/ /ɚ/ /ɪr/ /ɛr/ /ɑr/ /ɔr/ - FREE Lessons (A popular topic!): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEs-su4NimXe0O_SHQT7mWOZ-9TS7_75

2. 📚 Other Products & Courses

Tarle Speech Link Tree (All Classes, Products, & Socials): https://linktr.ee/tarlespeech

eBooks & Workbooks (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Jennifer+Tarle&hl=en_US

Tarle Speech Website (Classes & Training): https://tarlespeech.com/

3. 💌 Stay Connected!

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Resonance gives your voice its rich, full sound. In this Tarle Speech lesson, you’ll learn how to adjust where your voice vibrates to sound more natural and balanced in American English.

You’ll practice:
Forward vs. nasal resonance
Relaxing your throat and mouth
Finding your “sweet spot” for a warm, clear voice

🎯 Great for ESL learners who want to reduce nasality and improve vocal tone and presence.
Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the lessons on voice:
💨 LESSON 1: Breath Support & Projection
🎵 Lesson 2: Resonance
📉 Lesson 3: Pitch – Falling Pitch & Focus Words
🎤 Lesson 4: Tone – Vocal Fry, Whisper, & Upspeak

📌 Playlist: Voice Training for Clearer Speech
👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEs-su4NimXjDvqolj7qzBWRhYc2N-F-

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Sometimes, the best learning happens away from a board game! In this episode of "Games for Fun and Learning," we explore engaging activity books and crafts that develop crucial skills like fine motor control, focus, and creative expression.

These hands-on activities—from the precision required for Sticker by Number and Origami, to the expressive freedom of Poetry—are excellent for relaxing, practicing concentration, and building vocabulary in a calm setting. Perfect for quiet time, travel, or classroom centers!

In this video, we review: Introduction to Educational Activity Books Sticker by Number & Sketch and Scratch (Scratch Art) (Following visual instructions & fine motor grip) Origami (Sequential instructions, patience, and spatial reasoning) Poetry & Simple Creative Writing (Vocabulary expansion, expressive language, and rhythm)

Key Educational Benefits:

Fine Motor Control: Essential practice for handwriting and general dexterity.

Sequential Instructions: Origami and Sticker by Number activities strengthen the ability to follow multi-step directions, a core language and academic skill.

Creative Expression: Poetry provides an engaging outlet for intermediate/advanced ESL students to use figurative language.

📢 LINKS & RESOURCES
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Activity Books https://amzn.to/444AaSx

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#ActivityBooks #FineMotorSkills #Origami #Poetry #CreativeLearning #ScreenFree #TarleSpeech #ESLActivities

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Learn how to breathe for better speech! In this voice lesson, Jennifer Tarle shows you how to use breath support and projection to make your voice stronger, steadier, and easier to hear.

You’ll discover how to:
Control your breath for smoother sentences
Project your voice without shouting
Sound more confident and natural when speaking English

🎯 Perfect for ESL speakers and professionals who want to improve their clarity, volume, and vocal presence.

Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the lessons on voice:
💨 LESSON 1: Breath Support & Projection
🎵 Lesson 2: Resonance
📉 Lesson 3: Pitch – Falling Pitch & Focus Words
🎤 Lesson 4: Tone – Vocal Fry, Whisper, & Upspeak

📌 Playlist: Voice Training for Clearer Speech
👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEs-su4NimXjDvqolj7qzBWRhYc2N-F-

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Are you looking for a fun way to expand your vocabulary, speed up your word recall, and improve your spelling? This episode of "Games for Fun and Learning" is dedicated to the ultimate word games that make language practice addictive!

We cover everything from the quick-fire categorization of Scattergories and the fast-paced spelling challenge of Bananagrams, to creative association games like Train of Thought. These games are perfect for ESL students, teachers looking for engaging classroom activities, and family game night.

In this video, we review: Introduction to Word Games Bananagrams (Fast-paced spelling & word building) Blurt! (Vocabulary meaning & quick definition recall) Scattergories (Categorization & rapid vocabulary recall) Guess in 10 (Deductive reasoning & descriptive questions) Train of Thought (Word association & quick thinking) Kibbitz & Spingo (Creative storytelling & spelling practice)

Key Educational Benefits:

Vocabulary Recall: Games like Blurt! and Scattergories force you to access words under pressure.

Spelling & Word Construction: Bananagrams is the ultimate, low-stress spelling workout.

Fluency: Association and storytelling games improve the ability to link ideas quickly.

📢 LINKS & RESOURCES

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Games for Fun & Learning - Word Games for Language Learning: https://amzn.to/4rpMWF0

More Games for Fun & Learning - Family Fun that gets You Talking: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEs-su4NimWiWck6Wn-XIB_f-0iB9lR_&si=kkVIDvwp8vkfx9n_

#WordGames #Bananagrams #Scattergories #VocabularyGames #ESLGames #LanguageLearning #TarleSpeech #Blurt

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Welcome back to "Games for Fun and Learning!" In this episode, we are revisiting the childhood classics—the original board games that have been teaching generations of kids essential skills.

These classic games are fantastic for preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 3-8). We break down the educational value of games like Guess Who? (great for descriptive language) and Hi Ho! Cherry-O (simple math practice) that build a solid foundation for school.

In this video, we review: Introduction to Classic Kids' Games Sorry! (Counting & Strategy) Guess Who? (Descriptive Vocabulary & Deductive Reasoning) Candyland (Color Recognition & Sequencing) Hi Ho! Cherry-O (Addition & Subtraction) Chutes and Ladders (Counting to 100 & Sequencing) Memory/Concentration (Focus & Visual Recall)

Key Educational Benefits:

Early Math: Games like Hi Ho! Cherry-O make counting and simple arithmetic fun.

Descriptive Language: Guess Who? is the ultimate way to practice adjectives and asking "Yes/No" questions.

Social-Emotional: Dealing with the "bad luck" in Sorry! and Chutes and Ladders builds resilience.

📢 LINKS & RESOURCES Shop Amazon: Top Games for the Classroom and Family Game Night | Games for Fun & Learning: https://amzn.to/48LkciB See More Games for Fun & Learning - Family Fun that gets You Talking: • Games for Fun & Learning - Family Fun that...

#ClassicGames #KidsBoardGames #EducationalGames #PreschoolLearning #TarleSpeech #GuessWho #Candyland #EarlyMath

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