Second Entry... The Vowels

What are vowels?

Definition

Vowels are sounds in which there is no obstruction to the flow of air as it passes from the larynx to the lips.The quality of a vowel depends on the shape of the vocal tract as the air passes through different part of tongue may be high or low in the mouth, the lips may be spread or pursued; the velum may be raised or lowered.

What are short vowel sounds?

Definition

Short vowels are whose duration are short when words are applied to them

Examples of short vowels: Monothong...

What are diphthongs and how they are produced?

Diphthong...

Definition.
Diphthongs are sounds which consist of a movement or glide from one vowel to another in other words, it is a sequence of two sounds, vowel plus glide.

The way they are produced.
In terms of length, diphthongs are similar to the long vowels. The first part is much longer and stronger than the second part. For example, the diphthong /aI/, we need to pronounce /a/ longer than /I/.

Closing Diphthongs

Centring Diphthongs

Examples of diphthongs:

First entry...Introduction of Group Members...

About us...

Our president :) Sopie
MOHAMMAD SAUFI BIN MOHD ZAWAWI 0910937

Mohammad Saufi Bin Mohd Zawawi is the name given to me for the past two decades. Today, living as a normal human being is the best that has ever happen to me. For this is where I begin my journey, the IIUM. My family moved to many places since I was a kid. I was born in Butterworth, Pinang Island. Not that very popular place to live in the past. But now it has developed and become modern. Currently I am staying in Rawang, Selangor and probably not moving to anywhere else for the next few generations (if that's possible).
I was born as the second child of the family. And now studying in IIUM Gombak, majoring in Teasl.
I turn on to be Selangorians when I was in standard six. That's when I begin to school in Rawang. Changing a certain dialect from one another isn't an easy job. For that is about me for now, I'll be wrinting something more if there is something to be written. See you guys later.....

Our director :) Daus
MOHAMAD FIRDAUSE BIN MD LATIF 0918409

MOHAMAD FIRDAUSE the name given to me. I was born at Chinese Medical Centre, Mantin but I am a Malay boy. The eldest for four childs of Mad Latip and Zuraidah. Live at Negeri Sembilan for about two decades and I'm very proud to be "negerian".
Before furthering my studies into IIUM majoring in TEASL, I have been sent to SEK. MEN. AGAMA TELUK KEMANG, PORT DICKSON. Being there taught me many knowledge from both side, spiritual and intellectual. As an IIUM student now, it expands more! PHONOLGY is a part of linguistics, I have many difficulties in understanding this subject. As a student we have to face difficulties in order to achieve success. "NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER" that is a motto that's sometime suits me...

Our treasurer :) Fara
FARAH ADIBA BT YAAKOB 0830078

My full name is Farah Adiba binti Yaakob. Being the eldest sister in a family brings me a lot of responsibility. It actually gives me a great opportunity in observing and exploring the world in a different way.
I am very lucky for having great parents in my life. We are staying in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. My father is an idol for me as he has fulfilled all our needs, my other two sisters and a little brother. His name is Yaakob bin Abdul Latif. He works as an engineer and it really impress me as his daughter. Other than that, he always gives me encouragement in further studies. Everytime when I feels down, he is the one who always makes me look the world in a different way.
My lovely mother, Faridah binti Abu Bakar, works as a Physics teacher. As a teacher, she is a very strict lady when it comes to studies. She always makes sure that all her children spend some time especially for studies. However, she is a very understanding mother. Whenever we have problems, she is the one who gives us advice and try to solve our problems.
I used to study in Sek. Rendah Keb. Durian Daun and I furthered my high school in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tinggi Perempuan Melaka. Now I am in International Islamic University Malaysia and taking Bechelor of Education, TEASL.

Our editor :) Mun
MAIZATUL MUNIRA BT MOHAMD SHAARI 0919078

There is a young girl named Maizatul Munira bt Mohamd Shaari (Matric No. 0919078, first year tesl) who always says "why can't I look my ear with my eyes? If I put my mind to it, I never can tell till I try".
The reason why I breath is because of two persons called parents ; Mohamd Shaari b Abdul Latif and Siti Hatijah bt Abd Rahman. To the world they may be just a person but to me they are my world. My amazing father works as a gardener and my lovely mother is a home maker. The thing that I always remember about what my Poetry's lecturer said about parents is " we can't be sure to be able to give to our children what our parents have given to us". It means being a parent is not a simple task Thus, this is the reason why I feel so thankful of my parents for fulfilling me the needs of education and religion. To be their second child out of three siblings is the most grateful thing happens to me. I live in the peaceful and tranquil place which is Jerantut Pahang Darul Makmur.
My goal is to achieve pointer more than 2.75 every sem in order to get posted and realize my dream to be a teacher. I want my future students walk with me when they need company.
I love to do Sudoku because it has something to do with numbers. I feel enjoyed the most when my brain is being used critically. I studied in Sek.Keb.Perian, Sek.Men.Agama.Pulau Tawar and CFSIIUM and I learnt a lot about life when I was there.

Our designer :) Annie
NOORAINI BT IBRAHIM 0915878

My name is Nooraini binti Ibrahim. I live in Lenggong, Perak. My hometown is not really popular since it is just a small village, but it is the place that I been staying since I know this world. During primary school, I studied at S.K Raban and my secondary school at S.M.K Sultan Azlan Shah, Perak. Then I further my studies in TEASL in IIUM. Being the youngest in my family makes me become a little bit childish and like to depend on others... However, since I further my studies in IIUM, it help me to change myself to be a better person a little bit and not entirely different from who I used to be as it is really hard to change yourself in a blink of an eye because people that I know here teach me to be independent and say out loud whenever I want to tell something. My parents, siblings and friends is the one that always encourage me to do what I want and strive for the best in my life. My only hope is that I can succeed and help my parents in the future...Insyaallah.....

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