Mastering the ‘Th’ Sounds – Turn Confusion Into Clarity!

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

In English, the 'th' sounds in words like 'think' and 'this' can be tricky for Indonesian learners, as similar sounds are not present in Bahasa Indonesia. Practice this week by using a fun tongue twister: 'Think of three thousand thistles thrown through the thick of the thorny thicket.' Incorporate this into your pronunciation drills; have students say it in pairs and give each other feedback on clarity. This will help them articulate these sounds with confidence, bridging a gap commonly encountered in their language learning journey!