AH
vowel · as in father
Opening the mouth already makes AH. It's the biggest gesture and the easiest to see.
Play it once, watch it together, and then go to the mirror, both of you.
See all the vowelsJaw
Open
Tongue
Low, relaxed
Lips
Loose
Air
Free
Before you start
If the jaw won't drop, yawn together. A yawn is an aaah with no effort.
Open your mouth slowly and hold it for five.
Guide the jaw down with your hand, then take your hand away.
Now a long aaah, with the mouth wide open.
One
This is the model they'll copy in the mirror.
The camera shows their mouth next to the video. Nothing is recorded or saved: it only shows, like a mirror.
If something doesn't work, write to hola@rootafamily.com.
This page goes with the vowels chapter of the book. It isn't a diagnosis and doesn't replace an assessment by a speech-language professional.