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Remove all English-specific references from modules. Rewrite pronunciation instructions, grammar comparisons, reading rules, and exercises to be language-agnostic so the course works for students of any native language.

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004 - Lesson 03 - Introductions.module
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@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The German possessives are:
Again, the forms without final "e" are used before {der} and {das} nouns, while the forms with final "e" are used before {die} nouns.
Also covered in this lesson is the German sound "ü", which English does not have. It can be both long and short.
Also covered in this lesson is the German sound "ü", a rounded front vowel that may be unfamiliar. It can be both long and short.
$LESSON First Hour - Pronunciation
$GRAMMAR Pronunciation: Long ü
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Notice the difference between words without and with the long ü sound:
- {vier} vs. {für}
### Articulation
Pronounce the English word "heat". Then round your lips energetically and pronounce the same word once more with rounded lips. The result will be the German word {hüt}. Isolate the long ü sound and pronounce it a number of times by itself.
To produce the long ü, say the sound "ee" (as in {sie}). Keep your tongue in exactly this position, but round your lips firmly as if saying "oo". The combination of the "ee" tongue position with rounded "oo" lips produces the German long ü. Practice with the word {hüt}. Isolate the long ü sound and pronounce it a number of times by itself.
$DIALOGUE Repetition Drill - Long ü
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word.
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Notice the difference between words without and with the short ü sound:
- {bitte} vs. {Bütte}
### Articulation
Pronounce the English word "din". Then round your lips energetically and pronounce the same word once more with rounded lips. The result will be the German word {dünn}. Isolate the short ü sound and pronounce it a number of times by itself.
To produce the short ü, say a short "i" sound (as in {mit}). Keep your tongue in this position, but round your lips firmly. The combination of the short "i" tongue position with rounded lips produces the German short ü. Practice with the word {dünn}. Isolate the short ü sound and pronounce it a number of times by itself.
$DIALOGUE Repetition Drill - Short ü
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word.