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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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009 - Lesson 08 - A Busy Weekend.module
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@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ $LESSON Pronunciation: -er and -ern
$GRAMMAR Articulation: -er in unstressed syllables
INTRO: Let's practice pronouncing the -er ending in unstressed syllables.
In unstressed syllables, "er" is realized as a single sound, which is phonetically the same as the -r sound after long vowels. To learn to produce this sound in the absence of a long preceding vowel, first pronounce the English name "Linda". Then repeat the name, opening your mouth a shade wider than before as you pronounce the last sound. By doing so, you will find yourself pronouncing the German word {linder}. Isolate the last sound of this word and repeat it a number of times by itself.
In unstressed syllables, "er" is realized as a single sound, which is phonetically the same as the -r sound after long vowels — a brief, relaxed open vowel (similar to a short "ah"). To produce it, say the word {linder} and pay attention to the final syllable: it should sound like a short, relaxed open vowel, not a consonant "r". Isolate this final sound and repeat it a number of times by itself.
$DIALOGUE Pronunciation Practice: -er
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the pronunciation of words ending in -er.
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ $LESSON Pronunciation: L after vowels
$GRAMMAR Articulation: l after vowels
INTRO: Let's learn how to pronounce the German L sound.
First pronounce the English phrase "by land". Then successively drop the final sounds, saying "by lan-", "by la-", "by l-". When pronouncing the l sound, your upper lip should be raised and your upper teeth showing. The tip of the tongue should lightly touch the area just above the upper teeth, and the edges of the tongue should be kept straight. The result should be the German word {Beil}. Isolate the l sound and repeat it a number of times by itself.
To produce the German "l", place the tip of your tongue lightly against the area just above your upper teeth (the alveolar ridge). Your upper lip should be raised and your upper teeth showing. Keep the edges of your tongue straight — do not let them curl downward. This produces a "clear" or "light" l sound. Practice with the word {Beil}. Isolate the l sound and repeat it a number of times by itself.
$DIALOGUE Pronunciation Practice: l after vowels
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the words containing an L sound.
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ LINE: heult
LINE: Nagel
$DIALOGUE Contrastive Pairs
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the difference between English and German L sounds.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the difference in the following pairs focusing on the German L sound.
LINE: dill - Dill
LINE: filter - Filter