Long ‘e’ Spelling and Pronunciation for Better IELTS Scores

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation and spelling of the long E sound, often referred to as the 'smile sound.' It highlights common mistakes made by non-native speakers, especially with words ending in 'y.' The tutorial provides various spelling patterns for the long E sound, such as 'ee,' 'ie,' and 'e,' and offers practice techniques to improve pronunciation. It also discusses the complexities of the IE sound due to English's diverse linguistic roots. The video concludes with encouragement to practice these sounds for better pronunciation.

Explain the concept of the 'smile sound' as described in the lesson.

What is the significance of the 'Y' at the end of a word in pronunciation?

What are some common spelling variations for the long 'E' sound?

How can non-native speakers improve their pronunciation of the long 'E' sound?

Discuss the challenges faced by speakers of different first languages when pronouncing English words.