Anonymous  +  418336 Fri, 14 Sep 07 04:06 AM Hello, I have no problem pronouncing /th/ or /s/, however sentences that contain these are difficult "is that" "is there" "is this" i have no problem with individual sounds however when they're all close to each other it's difficult and doesn't appear to flow naturally. Anonymous

	Doll  +  418516 Fri, 14 Sep 07 02:22 PM Yes, you are right dear, so what is your question? Doll Joined on Sat, Mar 10 2007 Senior Member 2,811

	Feathers  +  418950 Sat, 15 Sep 07 11:48 AM  Anonymous wrote: Hello, I have no problem pronouncing /th/ or /s/, however sentences that contain these are difficult "is that" "is there" "is this" i have no problem with individual sounds however when they're all close to each other it's difficult and doesn't appear to flow naturally. Hi, For what it's worth, Ann Cook (American Accent Training) says it this way: When the TH combination connects with certain sounds, the two sounds blend together to form a composite sound.  In the following examples [with lemon], see how the TH moves back and the L moves forward, to meet in a new middle position.  (p.63) The same applies to these examples such as both sizes, with zeal, was that, etc. Hope it helps a bit Feathers Joined on Thu, Jul 6 2006 Full Member 250 Accents, Accent Training, American Accents

	Kooyeen  +  418956 Sat, 15 Sep 07 12:09 PM  Feathers wrote: When the TH combination connects with certain sounds, the two sounds blend together to form a composite sound.  In the following examples [with lemon], see how the TH moves back and the L moves forward, to meet in a new middle position.  (p.63) Hey Feathers, you know what? I asked about this some time ago, and I was told that's not true... I think it was Jim who told me so... anyway, I think not every person speaks the same way, and it depends on how fast you want to speak. If you want to know what I do, I just don't worry about that feature, and I try to imitate the way natives speak. It seems to me that the less I think of the way I have to move my mouth, the better the sounds come out. I just keep my mouth relaxed... Kooyeen Joined on Thu, Dec 22 2005 Italy Senior Member 4,969 Parental Advisory / Explicit Posts

	Feathers  +  418963 Sat, 15 Sep 07 12:38 PM  Kooyeen wrote: I just keep my mouth relaxed... Hey Kooyeen, I couldn't agree with you more!  After going through Ann Cook's book, I noticed how stiff my mouth and throat are.  I decided to start singing aloud in English (when I'm alone).  It does work I'll find your exchange with CJ.  Thanks Feathers