Mastering 'th' Sounds: A Key to Clearer English

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

Many Indonesian learners struggle with the 'th' sounds in English (/θ/ as in 'think' and /ð/ as in 'this'), often substituting them with sounds from their first language. To help your students, practice tongue placement by having them place their tongue between their teeth and exhale gently. A fun classroom activity is to use flashcards with words containing 'th' and make it a game to see who can pronounce them correctly the fastest. This focus on these specific sounds will improve their clarity and confidence, making spoken English more natural for them.