...and a few WORDS from Caroline...and others

This is a great list of minimal pairs.

These are the same kind of words that we have used for practice in class. Say them and listen for the fine distinctions in the sounds. Recording yourself is a good way for you to hear how you pronounce these sounds. It's hard to listen to yourself as you talk :)

Perfect Pronunciation

This is a website sponsored by Merriam-Webster, the dictionary giant.

It has a wide range of resources that feature Flash-driven audio examples and drills.

Stress - Patterns - Authentic American Pronunciation

Here is an interesting resource for help with Stress Patterns in English.