If you don't know who that guy from Malta is, or you know you have pronunciation difficulty with these long and short vowel sounds, then make sure you check out my Sunday Suggestion post:

Don’t be that guy from Malta, Pronunciation of /ɪ/ and /i:/

The post includes a funny video showing pronunciation disasters, and the problems these disasters can cause.... examples and tips for pronouncing the words correctly, a video, and exercises to practice in my "gym" !

Happy Sunday, enjoy the tips....and of course, HAPPY STUDYING! <3