Smoothness & Linking

Smoothness & Linking — The finishing touch to your American sound.

Put all the pieces together and get a clean, natural American flow. Train consonant→vowel linking, nasal linking, thought groups, and rhythm with native-model audio you can download and shadow anywhere.

What you’ll master

• Consonant→vowel linking for smooth, fast speech
• Nasal linking that removes choppy breaks (in a, on a, can I)
• Thought groups & pausing so your message lands
• Stress-timed rhythm that sounds native—not spelled out

What’s inside

• Downloadable MP3s (slow-native + natural speed) for every drill.
• Shadowing scripts with quick cues and targets.
• Loopable sentence sets for daily 10-minute reps.
• Repair tactics to fix choppy speech on the spot.
• No fluff. Just the reps that move the needle.

Included lesson packs

How to practice (10 minutes)

1. Shadow the slow-native model for clarity and mouth placement.
2. Shadow the natural speed model to lock in rhythm and linking.
3. Record → compare → adjust. Short daily reps beat marathon sessions.

Built for

Intermediate–advanced speakers who understand the sounds but need the flow—meetings, calls, and storytelling without the choppy breaks.

Results you can expect

• Smoother, faster speech with clean links (no awkward stops).
• Clearer rhythm & emphasis so people get you the first time.
• Confident delivery in real-life conversations and presentations.

No IPA required—I give coach-style cues. (IPA appears where helpful.)