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English as a Singing Language

Keala Settle, This is Me, Schwa in unstressed syllables

Jan 12, 2024
12:22

We hope your new year is off to a good start. If your new year’s resolution is to improve your English language ability, and you want some inspiration, we encourage you to take a listen to this episode.

Most people worry about what others think sometimes, and in this episode, we are using the hit song, “This is Me,” from the 2017 film, “The Greatest Showman,” to talk about accepting yourself and having a positive attitude.

The language focus of this song is the pronunciation of the schwa sound in unstressed syllables. The schwa sound is part of what gives English the rhythm and sound that it has. This song will help you sing your way to natural-sounding English!


Official YouTube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEJd2RyGm8Q


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