English Pronunciation: "Sh" vs. "Ch" Sounds

Learn how to pronounce "Sh" vs. "Ch" in this English pronunciation video tutorial.

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My name is Megan Brach. I've been teaching English as a second language for 4 years. Learning English is'nt fast, nor is it easy, but I'm gonna help you get started. Are you ready? Let's learn English! Now let's go through the difference between the "Sh" sound and the "Ch" sound. Put your teeth together, and aspirate. The difference is, for this sound you don't use your vocal chords. So let's practice; Shh-are,chef, crash. Now, your mouth shape is the same, but your going to use your vocal chords; Cha-Cha-Cha. So let's practice; Chair, much, cheese, choose. Now you know the difference between the "Shh-Shh" sound and the "Cha-Cha" sound.

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  • Megan Brach

    ESL teacher Megan Brach is a native New Yorker and has taught English in China, South Korea, and New York City. When she isn't in the classroom she enjoys traveling, biking, cooking, and spending time with her big family. Megan has a BA from SUNY Binghampton and a M.A. TESOL from CUNY Hunter College.