Understanding the 'A' Sound in English

The video tutorial explains the 'a' sound, its pronunciation, and its technical name, the open back unrounded vowel. It highlights the physical aspects of producing the sound, such as tongue and lip positioning. The tutorial also covers spelling variations and provides examples of words containing the 'a' sound. Additional resources and videos are mentioned for further learning, along with information on live English classes and social media engagement.

What is the technical name for the 'a' sound as in 'after'?

• Open back unrounded vowel

• Open front rounded vowel

• Close front unrounded vowel

• Close back rounded vowel

Where should your tongue be positioned to produce the 'a' sound?

• Low and at the front of your mouth

• Low and at the back of your mouth

• High and at the back of your mouth

• High and at the front of your mouth

What does 'unrounded' refer to in the context of the 'a' sound?

• The length of the sound

• The shape of your lips

• The position of your vocal cords

• The shape of your tongue

How is the 'a' sound different from the 'uh' sound?

• It is shorter

• It is longer

• It is voiced

• It is unvoiced

Which letters commonly spell the 'a' sound?

• I and E

• A and R

• O and U

• A and E

Which of the following words starts with the 'a' sound?

• Car

• Arm

• Class

• Star

Which word contains the 'a' sound in the middle?

• Star

• Art

• Father

• Far

Which word ends with the 'a' sound?

• Bar

• Answer

• Mark

• Argue

What additional resources are mentioned for learning more about English sounds?

• Podcasts and audiobooks

• Books and articles

• Additional videos and phonetic charts

• Interactive games and quizzes

Where can you book live English classes mentioned in the video?

• Twitter

• Facebook

• The English Club website

• YouTube