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Distinguish /tʃ/ vs. /ʃ/ — CHIP vs. SHIP
Distinguish the /tʃ/ sound from /ʃ/, as heard in 'chip' versus 'ship'. Stop confusing these two. Use minimal pairs, record your pronunciation, and receive feedback to improve your accent.
4 modules5 lessons
Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & awareness
Learn how to produce /tʃ / ʃ/ correctly and hear it by ear.
Module 2Module 2 — Word-level practice
Practice the sound across initial, medial, and final positions.
Module 3Module 3 — Minimal pairs
Directly contrast the target with commonly-confused sounds.
Module 4Module 4 — Connected speech
Use the sound in full sentences — where it actually lives.