Schwa: Improve your fluency with the most common sound in English: Live English Class

The /ə/ sound is the most common sound in English. It's so special that it even has its own name – schwa. The letters A, E, I, O and U can all be pronounced as a schwa sound 🫨. So... if you've never heard of this sound, or if you have, but you don't feel comfortable with it, it's time to get to know it 🤝!

In this live class with Georgie, you'll explore the schwa sound, practise real-life pronunciation, and uncover why English sounds so fast to many learners.

👀 Watch the lesson now and then download a FREE worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/3ZESaAa!

Find 'The Pronunciation Lounge' and lots more pronunciation programmes here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/learn_pronunciation

This class was broadcast live on our YouTube channel on 9 July 2026.

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