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'R' is everywhere. And, unfortunately, the 'R' sound in American English is different from the equivalent sound in French, Spanish, German and for all I know, every other language.

So here is a quick conversation to help you practice this tricky sound. Listen a few times first and then repeat as directed.


Hi John. Is something the matter?

There sure is. A ferret tried to get my rabbit.

I didn't know you had a rabbit.

He was a present from my mother. His name is Roger.

Well I hope Roger's had his rabies shot.  [I hope Roger has had]

[Of] course! We treat him like a prince.

How did Roger escape the ferret?

I ran out of the house in the nick of time and the ferret ran away.

Roger lucked out!

You got that right. A few more seconds and he woulda been deader 'n a doornail. [he would have been deader than a doornail.]

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"In the nick of time" means "just in time."

Intro & Outro Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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