Lesson 13: Structure Words and the SH, ZH, CH and J

Goals for this Lesson:

  1. Learn what Structure Words are and how to reduce them.
  2. Practice using structure words in everyday sentences.
  3. Learn to recognize and pronounce the SH, ZH, CH and J sounds correctly.
  4. Go through the pronunciation exercises and ensure the correct position of the tongue.
  5. Pass our short quiz with at least 80% accuracy.

Step 1

Using Structure Words

Structure Words require that you use schwas in most cases, and when you use a schwa you begin to change the rhythm and timing of your English.  Learn how Americans and Canadians are really saying those small words. Use your workbook to follow along.

Structure Words


Step 2

Pronunciation Lesson 13

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Step 3

The SH and ZH

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SH and ZH Words- Slow Pace

SH and ZH Words- Normal Pace

SH and ZH Sentences- Slow Pace

SH and ZH Sentences- Normal Pace

I wish I could shake my shyness.

Shelly wore fashionable beige shoes in the garage.

This genre of art is a treasure from the Irish.

They measured my vision and it’s as good as usual.

Joshua talked casually as he showed us how he built the luge.

You shouldn’t wash dishes with a tissue.


The CH and J

CH and J Words- Slow Pace

CH and J Words- Normal Pace

CH and J Sentences- Slow Pace

CH and J Sentences- Normal Pace

His gin was in a cheap jar.

Marge gestured that we should march to the edge.

The church women made a batch of cherry jam.

Jerry’s junky jeep broke down on the bridge.

The judge wasn’t joking about choking on the cherries.

It’s a natural way to get a cheap education


Step 4

Take the Lesson 13 Quiz

Quiz 13

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