using mouth pictures to teach pronunciation

Yes, awareness of correct mouth positions is the foundation of proper pronunciation, and visuals are an important part of that.  But don't just throw down some cutaway views from the anatomy textbook and expect students to get it.  No one imagines that's how the inside of their mouth looks.  Use simple line drawings, exaggerating only the relevant parts used in the production of each sound, and use gestures and mirrors to ground the images in the physical stuff.

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In the meantime, please enjoy this silly little meme...

Try something simple like this instead...

Then demonstrate with outrageous gestures like these...