How to Pronounce R and L Perfectly | MY SECRET TRICK

The R and L sounds have been causing my students difficulties for years so I thought it was finally time to share my SECRET TRICK to pronouncing them correctly. It's not easy BUT with meaningful practise you can do it. Let me know if you find this useful.

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[RosssRoyce]

I don’t care about English so much, I speak with relative ease though I’ve been away from my country for decades (Canada) but what I appreciate is your super nice, kind, opened spirit! True gentleman! Thanks so much!

[cheenumama]

I am learning English for the past 25 years ... but learning with you Tom is really fun ☺ lots of love from Germany

[edwardtaduran-bradley]

I just recently moved here in London. And I got cast in a Kiss Me Kate musical where I have to learn English and American accents. I'm already very fluent in English but accents are just a bit hard for me to grasp. Great lessons!

[lucindawinehouse]

Hi Tom. Thanks for this really helpful video

I am nearly 18 years old and I have struggled pronouncing the R sound for the whole of my life

in my language I would naturally pronounce the R sound with the alveolar tap or the alveolar trill .

[方梅希]

Had been trying to pronounce these right for years, even the BBC standard pronounce lesson didn't work. Finally!! Thx a lot!!!

[Emery-Flames]

I speak English but I struggle with pronouncing my “L” because it sounds like an “R” along with a few other words. This has really helped me figure out why ! Thanks !

[gautamsinha]

Many thanks from a Voice & Accent (English Lang) Trainer in India, I struggle to get my students to correctly use the /r/ sounds as they are totally mixed up with the British, American & the Indian /r/ sounds. As well as the /s/, /sh/, /z/, /j/, /h/ & a host of others. Cheers !! Gautam S.

[JRCR]

Great video! I love watching phonetic videos. I consider that the pronunciation is the most important thing at the moment of learning a new language

[dilyanaaleksandrova]

“L” is easy for me, but the tip for “R” is awesome 👏🏼 thanks

[cooltravellers]

Like you I have started from a scratch, and my eyes on skies.
Wish me best of luck!

[bryceliu]

Wow, that's amazing. I always can't remember how to pronounce /l/ before, but now I can contrast with /n/. It becomes much easier for me to remember and say it! Thanks a million!

[knoophouse]

I’m only a moment in. Just going to say how brilliant you are at this! You’re a joy to watch ! Very easy to understand! Well done..!

[veronicaash]

That was totally useful! I've just realised I've been saying L sound not British way but the way we do it here in Russia - we put the tip of the tongue much closer to the upper teeth or sometimes even right behind them. Thanks a lot!

[EmmaandMayom]

You make me able to pronounce 'Crisps'. Love your videos ❤️ Thank you

[jkpro]

You can do this with all consonants sounds.
I struggle with rich and ridge, breach and bridge. And also the z and s sound in sentences like “it is” “he’s” (I always say them with an s sound)

[احلاللهالبيع]

So smart way to hlep us to get the true sounds out of our mouths.

[samyeung]

I found" rinse" is hard to prononce Tom. Thank you!

[EVERNASCHE]

I loved your explication and tips also amazing this video

[kameljot]

A perfect example how to be the good teacher and the one who tells you how to spell despite the progenia.

[RosssRoyce]

In North America we slightly curl the tip of the tongue upward too on the L sound, it seems to me.