A tongue pressure indicating device for the correct pronunciation of a selected letter in a preselected language includes a thin palate plate in the general shape of an individual's palate and sized to fit immediately under the individual's palate and in conformity therewith, a metal wire supports the palate plate positioned under the individual's palate. The palate plate includes a plurality of downwardly projecting stubs for indicating the position where the individual's tongue touches the individual's palate for the correct pronunciation of a specific letter in a preselected language. A method for teaching the correct pronunciation is also disclosed.