Learn, Lean, Leer: American English Pronunciation

“Learn” is probably one of the first verbs English learners will learn when they are first learning English. I may have used the word learn too many times there! So. We all use the word “learn” A LOT, but have you been pronouncing it correctly?

In this free English lesson I will:

• Teach you how to pronounce “learn”

• Show the tongue placement for each sound

• Give you the IPA symbols for “learn”

• Compare “learn” with words that look similar such as lean, earn, and leer.

• Give you practice sentences with the word “learn”

• Give you practice paragraphs with the word “learn”

  • The practice paragraphs go into detail about linking and reductions so you can sound more like a native English speaker!

Lesson Breakdown:

• 00:16 How to pronounce "learn"

• 00:24 How to pronounce the 'er' sound vs. 'ear' sound

• 00:43 How to pronounce the light 'l' (also called clear 'l')

• 01:08 How to pronounce 'l' + 'er'

• 02:00 How to pronounce "learn"

• 02:36 Practice sentences with the word "learn"

• 03:25 How to pronounce "learned"

• 03:50 "learn" vs. "lean"

• 04:34 "learn" vs. "earn"

• 04:48 "learn" vs. "leer"

• 05:25 Practice paragraph with "learn"

I hope you enjoyed this free English lesson! Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or lesson requests. I would love to hear from you!