Self-check questions

1. What parts of the tongue do you know? What sounds are pronounced with the help of it?

2. Dwell on the vocal cords and their four main positions.

3. How many groups of consonants are there? Speak on them.

4. Which transcription symbols are different from the ones you’ve learned at school?

5. Speak on the general rule of the English consonants.

6. What are five features of the English vowels?

7. What is the difference between lenis and fortis consonants?

8. What are cardinal vowels?