We can group consonants based on the type of sound, how they are created, and whether they are voiced or unvoiced. 

 IPA is shorthand for the International Phonetic Alphabet, which creates a system of common symbols to represent sounds in different languages. So, if you know how to read IPA, you can pronounce a word in almost any language. 

 If you’ve struggled to be understood when you’re speaking English, it’s likely not your knowledge of the language. Rather, there are certain common challenges that every non-native English speaker faces when they are trying to improve their English. Read the to learn the patterns and know how to fix them.