Smoothness & Linking

Description

Smoothness & Linking — the final piece

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—no awkward stops

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

• Linking & Thought Groups (Exclusive)
• Smoothness & Linking — pt. 1 (Exclusive)
• Smoothness & Linking — Nasal Consonants (Exclusive)
• Linking — Consonant to Vowel (Exclusive)

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
• Clearer rhythm & emphasis so people “get you” the first time
• Confident delivery in real-life conversations and presentations

No IPA required—coach-style cues throughout (IPA appears only where helpful).