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Master the /ɪr/ vowel — NEAR
A focused course on the /ɪr/ vowel as in 'here' /hɪr/. Articulation, minimal pairs, real sentences, and regional variants.
4 modules6 lessons
Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & Awareness
Learn how to produce /ɪr/ correctly and recognize it by ear.
Module 2Module 2 — Minimal Pairs & Contrast
Distinguish /ɪr/ from commonly confused sounds.
Module 3Module 3 — Sentences in Context
Apply /ɪr/ in connected speech.
Module 4Module 4 — Regional Variants
How /ɪr/ sounds across English-speaking regions.