Mastering the 'TH' Sound: A Game Changer!

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

Many Indonesian learners struggle with the 'TH' sounds (/θ/ as in 'think' and /ð/ as in 'this') because they don’t exist in Bahasa Indonesia. This week, conduct a simple pronunciation exercise using minimal pairs like 'think' and 'sink' or 'that' and 'bat.' Encourage students to exaggerate their tongue placement between their teeth while practicing. Emphasizing this sound will significantly improve their clarity and fluency, helping them be better understood in conversations!