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tounge blocking

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Sun, 01/27/2019 - 08:58
michak
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Hi David- 

Is the tip of the tounge supposed to be in front of, or behind the teeth of the bottom jaw during tounge blocking?

btw - i am enjoying your lessons a lot! 

Thanks,

Micha

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Sun, 01/27/2019 - 22:17
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David Barrett
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Hello Micha. I'm glad you're

Hello Micha. I'm glad you're enjoying the lessons. The tip of your tongue should be in front of the teeth of your bottom jaw (not by much though).

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