Mastering /θ/ and /ð/: Sounds That Matter!

A discussion in Teaching English in Indonesia on the SpeakWise Indonesia teacher forum.

Many Indonesian learners struggle with the English sounds /θ/ (as in 'think') and /ð/ (as in 'that'), often substituting them with /t/ and /d/, which can lead to misunderstandings. This week, dedicate a few minutes each lesson to practicing these sounds. Try using tongue twisters like 'This, that, and those' to engage your students and make it fun! Emphasizing these sounds is particularly important for Indonesian learners since they don’t exist in Bahasa Indonesia, and mastering them will boost their overall fluency and confidence in speaking.