Welcome to the 7-Day /r/ Pronunciation Bootcamp!

I'm Levi, the founder of Mexican Fluency, and together with my Mexican wife, Reni, we’ll be guiding you through an intensive 7-day training course to master the Spanish /r/ and /rr/ sounds.

Why Mastering the /r/ and /rr/ Sounds is So Important:

Clear pronunciation of the /r/ and /rr/ sounds is essential for being understood in Spanish. These sounds appear frequently in everyday speech, and a mispronunciation can easily change the meaning of a word.

Mastering these sounds will significantly enhance your fluency, making your Spanish sound more natural and helping you blend in with native speakers.

Proper pronunciation also boosts confidence, allowing you to speak Spanish more comfortably in various situations, whether you’re chatting with friends, traveling, or engaging in professional settings.

Course Overview:

This 7-day bootcamp is designed to help you improve your pronunciation with two focused sessions per day—one in the morning and one in the evening.

Each day builds on the previous day’s practice, so it’s essential to follow the course without skipping sessions or days. Consistency and repetition are key to mastering these sounds.

Here’s What the Course Looks Like!

Day 1: Introduction to /r/ and /rr/ Sounds

Morning Session:

Learn the difference between the single-flap /r/ and the trilled /rr/. Understand proper tongue placement and movement for both sounds.

Evening Session:

Begin practicing simple /r/ sounds with basic words like caro and pero. Focus on slow and accurate pronunciation.

Day 2: Vowel Sounds and /r/ Pronunciation

Morning Session:

Focus on transitioning between vowels and the /r/ sound. Practice combinations like ara, ere, and oro to build smooth transitions.

Evening Session:

Advance to more complex words that include vowel-to-/r/ transitions, such as arena and cerrar. Concentrate on fluid pronunciation.

Day 3: Introduction to the Trilled /rr/

Morning Session:

Learn how to produce the trilled /rr/ sound with correct tongue positioning and airflow control. Practice making short trills.

Evening Session:

Apply the trilled /rr/ sound in words like carro and perro. Focus on repeating these words slowly to build accuracy.

Day 4: /r/ and /rr/ in Syllables and Words

Morning Session:

Break down words with /r/ and /rr/ sounds into syllables for precise pronunciation (e.g., ca-ro and ca-rro). Focus on clarity and accuracy.

Evening Session:

Practice minimal pairs that distinguish between /r/ and /rr/ sounds (e.g., caro vs. carro), ensuring clear differentiation between the two.

Day 5: Mastering the /r/ vs. /rr/ Sounds

Morning Session:

Mimic native speakers using real-world sentences that contain /r/ and /rr/ sounds. Focus on rhythm, speed, and accurate pronunciation.

Evening Session:

Record yourself repeating the sentences and words practiced in the morning. Compare your recording to native speaker examples and track your progress.

Day 6: Advanced Sentence Practice and Tongue Twisters

Morning Session:

Practice full sentences containing both /r/ and /rr/ sounds. Focus on fluency and smooth transitions between sounds.

Evening Session:

Challenge your pronunciation agility with tongue twisters that include /r/ and /rr/ sounds. Build speed while maintaining clarity.

Day 7: Comprehensive Review and Final Recording

Morning Session:

Review all the words, sentences, and minimal pairs you've practiced throughout the course. Focus on reinforcing both /r/ and /rr/ sounds.

Evening Session:

Record a final passage containing both /r/ and /rr/ sounds to assess your progress. Submit your recording for feedback and determine areas for improvement. If needed, revisit specific lessons to refine your pronunciation further.