Mastering the 'th' Sound: A Key to Clearer Speech

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

Many Indonesian learners struggle with the English 'th' sounds (/θ/ as in 'think' and /ð/ as in 'this') due to their absence in Bahasa Indonesia. This week, introduce a simple tongue twister like 'Three thoughtful thieves thought they thrived' to your class. Have students practice it in pairs, encouraging slow articulation before speeding up. Fluency in pronouncing these sounds helps improve overall clarity and understanding, making them more confident communicators in English.