Pronunciation Fun with Pictures 3rd Edition

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Pronunciation Fun With Pictures

Table of Contents Instructions for the Teacher Consonant Practice P vs. B T vs. D S vs. Z

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Instructions for the Teacher Welcome to Pronunciation Fun with Pictures!

Pronunciation Fun with Pictures is designed to provide learners and their teachers with fun ways to practice English sounds that are similar while building vocabulary and practicing the rhythm of English.

Pronunciation takes time and a lot of practice. Language learners need to build awareness of new sounds and engage muscles they may have not used before.

This book features several pages of minimal pairs—pairs of words that differ by only one vowel or consonant sound, but have different meanings (e.g., “vote” vs. “boat”). Focused work with minimal pairs is an effective way to improve awareness and production of new sounds. Students will find some sounds more challenging than others, and every page of this book will help build overall pronunciation skills and lead to greater confidence in real-world situations where clear communication is key.

At first glance, this book may seem simple, but there’s more to it than meets the eye! Here are key features to look for: STRESS Stressing the right syllable in a word is essential to being understood, yet written English does not show stress. One simple way we indicate the location of stress in this book is by underlining the letters that make the stressed vowel sound in a word. Wherever you see underlining, it’s a reminder to practice using stress.

Be sure to spend sufficient time on the stressed vowel sound when practicing stress. Using the “open hand” technique (modeled in the videos that accompany this book) will help you and your learners notice and create the time on vowel that characterizes the unique rhythm of spoken English.

VOWEL SOUNDS The English alphabet has only 6 vowel letters that can represent up to16 different vowel sounds.

Therefore, spelling is an unreliable guide for pronunciation. For example, notice the different pronunciations of the letter “o” in these words: one, two, go, stop, woman, women, wow!

Color Vowel® Anchor Phrases Pronunciation Fun with Pictures features The Color Vowel® system to allow teachers and learners to talk about the pronunciation of the stressed vowel sound of a word without relying on letter names or phonetic symbols. Instead of saying, “Let’s practice the ‘e’ sound,” you can say, “Let’s practice GREEN TEA words,” avoiding the confusion that letter names can create. The Color Vowel® Chart at the back of this book helps learners identify and produce English vowel sounds.

Moving or non-moving?

Each vowel sound of English can be observed as moving or non-moving. A moving vowel sound is one that requires a change in the position of the tongue, jaw, and/or lips while producing the sound. The RED PEPPER vowel sound, for example, is produced from just one non-moving position. By contrast, WHITE TIE is a moving vowel; it starts in one position (a wide open mouth) and moves to a second position (a slightly less open mouth). In this book, non-moving vowels are depicted with a single image of the mouth, while moving vowels are shown with twolayer mouth images to illustrate the progression of the mouth's movement when producing the sound. Knowing whether a vowel sound is moving or non-moving can help a learner differentiate two sounds that may otherwise seem indistinguishable.

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CONSONANT SOUNDS Voicing: Is the sound voiced, or unvoiced?

English consonant sounds are either voiced or unvoiced. Voiced sounds are produced when the vocal cords vibrate. You can feel the vibration by placing your hand on your throat. The photos that accompany voiced consonant sounds in this book show this. In contrast, an unvoiced sound is produced without vibration, relying only on the flow of air. For example, /B/ is a voiced sound, while /P/ is an unvoiced sound. Voicing an unvoiced consonant sound can change the meaning of the word, as happens with the words buy and pie.

Flow: Does the sound continue, or release?

Another key feature of each consonant sound is its flow. Does the sound feature a continued flow of air, as in /SH/? Or is it a released sound, as in /CH/? Continuing a sound that should be released can change the meaning of the word, as with the words chair and share.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Step 1: Select a page. The pages may be used in any order and should take 10-15 minutes each.

Step 2: Watch and practice with the video. Each page includes a QR code that links to a short video. Scan the QR code with your mobile device. Watch the video with your learners. Students can also watch these videos on their own for more practice. The entire library of Pronunciation Fun with Pictures videos can be accessed at: www.intercambio.org/pronunciation Step 3: Explore the two sounds. Ask questions to draw the student’s attention to the features of each sound. For example, if it’s a vowel sound, does it move? If it’s a consonant sound, is it voiced? Is it released? Describing sound features is an excellent way to expand pronunciation awareness.

Step 4: Model the word pairs. Model each pair as you point to the corresponding picture, e.g. sheep, ship.

Remember to speak slowly yet naturally.

Step 5: Practice with questions and answers. Point to a picture and ask a question that matches the model sentence. For example, Teacher (T) “What’s this?” Student (S): “It’s a sheep.” / T: “What’s that?” S: “It’s a ship.” / T: “What’s happening here?” S: “He’s sleeping.” / T: “What’s happening there?” S: “He’s slipping.” Provide focused feedback on the target sounds as needed.

Step 6: Listen and identify. Say one of the two words in a row and have the learners point to the corresponding picture or word. Each column of words is numbered, so students can also respond by holding up one or two fingers or by saying “one!” or “two!” aloud. Challenge learners by holding your hand in front of your mouth as you say each word to help them focus on listening. Note: You may pronounce words differently from the way they are presented in this book. For example, some people say the GRAY DAY sound for “rag” rather than the BLACK CAT sound and use AUBURN DOG for “walking” rather than OLIVE SOCK. These are simply regional/dialectical variations. Both are comprehensible.

Step 7: Role Reversal. Once learners are consistently identifying the correct sound, switch roles. Students take turns saying one of the words in each row. You point to the word you hear or hold up one or two fingers to indicate whether you hear “Sound 1” or “Sound 2.” This can be done with a partner as well.

Step 8: Play a game! Turn to the Activity Pages section in the back of this book and select one of the activities. Have your student(s) speak out loud as they complete the activity. Monitor their pronunciation and provide feedback as needed. Games are a great way to practice using English without ‘overthinking’ the act of speaking. The games presented toward the back of the book vary in scope and are designed to take about 5-15 minutes each. Enjoy!

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P B

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other P words:

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Write other B words:

It’s a pea.

It’s a bee.

It’s a pear.

It’s a bear.

It’s a cap.

It’s a cab.

It’s a rope.

It’s a robe.

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T D

Practice with these words: Write other T words:

Write other D words:

It’s a “T”.

It’s a “D”.

It’s a toe.

It’s a doe.

It’s a coat.

It’s a code.

It’s a cart.

It’s a card.

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S Z

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other S words:

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Write other Z words:

It’s a “C”.

It’s a “Z”.

She’s sipping.

She’s zipping.

It’s a race.

It’s a raise.

It’s a price.

It’s a prize.

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TH T

Practice with these words: Write other TH words:

Write other T words:

It’s a three.

It’s a tree.

He’s taking a bath.

It’s a bat.

It’s a booth.

It’s a boot.

It’s thick.

It’s a tick.

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TH D

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other TH words:

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Write other D words:

Just breathe.

It’s a breed.

It’s a lather.

It’s a ladder.

Who are they?

What’s the day?

It’s leather.

It’s a letter.

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K G

Practice with these words: Write other K words:

Write other G words:

It’s a coat.

It’s a goat.

It’s cold.

It’s gold.

It’s a coast.

It’s a ghost.

It’s a dock.

It’s a dog.

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NG K

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other NG words:

Write other K words:

It’s a ring.

It’s a rink.

It’s a bang.

It’s a bank.

It’s a wing.

It’s a wink.

She’s singing.

It’s sinking.

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SH CH

Practice with these words: Write other SH words:

Write other CH words:

It’s her shin.

It’s her chin.

He’s shopping.

He’s chopping.

They’re washing.

They’re watching.

She’s paying cash.

She’s playing catch.

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V B

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other V words:

Write other B words:

It’s a vote.

It’s a boat.

It’s a vest.

It’s the best.

It’s covered.

It’s a cupboard.

It’s a curve.

It’s a curb.

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W V

Practice with these words: Write other W words:

Write other V words:

It’s a wheel.

It’s veal.

He’s wet.

He’s a vet.

It’s wine.

It’s a vine.

It’s west.

It’s a vest.

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Y J

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other Y words:

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Write other J words:

It’s yellow.

It’s jello.

It’s a yolk.

It’s a joke.

It’s a yam.

It’s jam.

Not yet.

It’s a jet.

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L R

Practice with these words: Write other L words:

Write other R words:

It’s a lake.

It’s a rake.

It’s lice.

It’s rice.

It’s a fly.

It’s a fry.

It’s glass.

It’s grass.

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GREEN TEA SILVER PIN

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other GREEN TEA words:

Write other SILVER PIN words:

It’s a bean.

It’s a bin.

He’s sleeping.

He’s slipping.

It’s a peel.

It’s a pill.

It’s a sheep.

It’s a ship.

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SILVER PIN BLACK CAT

Practice with these words: Write other SILVER PIN words:

Write other BLACK CAT words:

It’s a crib.

It’s a crab.

She’s sick.

It’s a sack.

It’s a pin.

It’s a pan.

It’s a trick.

It’s a track.

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WHITE TIE SILVER PIN

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other WHITE TIE words:

Write other SILVER PIN words:

It’s a kite.

It’s a kit.

It’s a lighter.

It’s litter.

It’s a pine.

It’s a pin.

He’s a child.

They’re children.

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BLACK CAT RED PEPPER

Practice with these words: Write other BLACK CAT words:

Write other RED PEPPER words:

It’s an axe.

It’s an “X”.

It’s a salary.

It’s celery.

It’s a pan.

It’s a pen.

He’s a man.

They’re men.

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BLACK CAT OLIVE SOCK

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other BLACK CAT words:

Write other OLIVE SOCK words:

It’s a map.

It’s a mop.

It’s a hat.

It’s hot.

It’s a sack.

It’s a sock.

It’s a packet.

It’s a pocket.

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BLACK CAT a CUP of MUSTARD

Practice with these words: Write other BLACK CAT words:

Write other MUSTARD words:

It’s a rag.

It’s a rug.

It’s batter.

It’s butter.

It’s a track.

It’s a truck.

It’s a cat.

It’s a cut.

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OLIVE SOCK a CUP of MUSTARD

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other OLIVE SOCK words:

Write other MUSTARD words:

It’s a knot.

It’s a nut.

It’s a poppy.

It’s a puppy.

It’s a cot.

It’s a cut.

She’s a cop.

It’s a cup.

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ROSE BOAT BLUE MOON

Practice with these words: Write other ROSE BOAT words:

Write other BLUE MOON words:

It’s a boat.

It’s a boot.

It’s soap.

It’s soup.

It’s a toe.

It’s a two.

It’s a pole.

It’s a pool.

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ROSE BOAT TURQUOISE TOY

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other ROSE BOAT words:

Write other TURQUOISE TOY words:

It’s a toe.

It’s a toy.

It’s a bow.

He’s a boy.

They’re bowling.

It’s boiling.

It’s a cone.

It’s a coin.

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WOODEN HOOK BLUE MOON

Practice with these words: Write other WOODEN HOOK words:

Write other BLUE MOON words:

It’s soot.

It’s a suit.

It’s a foot.

It’s food.

It’s a cookie.

She’s kooky.

Take a look.

He’s Luke.

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ORANGE DOOR BROWN COW

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other ORANGE DOOR words:

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Write other BROWN COW words:

It’s a floor.

It’s a flower.

It’s a shore.

It’s a shower.

It’s a core.

It’s a cow.

She’s sore.

It’s sour.

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GRAY DAY RED PEPPER

Practice with these words: Write other GRAY DAY words:

Write other RED PEPPER words:

It’s a pain.

It’s a pen.

It’s a braid.

It’s bread.

That’s his waist.

That’s west.

Here’s a taste.

Here’s a test.

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GREEN TEA PURPLE SHIRT

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other GREEN TEA words:

Write other PURPLE SHIRT words:

It’s a beard.

It’s a bird.

She’s steering.

She’s stirring.

It’s fear.

It’s fur.

It’s a peel.

It’s a pearl.

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RED PEPPER WHITE TIE

Practice with these words: Write other RED PEPPER words:

Write other WHITE TIE words:

It’s wet.

It’s white.

She’s smelling.

She’s smiling.

It’s a pen.

It’s a pine.

It’s bread.

She’s a bride.

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OLIVE SOCK ROSE BOAT

Scan to watch a video comparing these two sounds.

Practice with these words: Write other ROSE BOAT words:

Write other OLIVE SOCK words:

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It’s a knot.

It’s a note.

It’s a bot.

It’s a boat.

It’s a rod.

It’s a road.

It’s a cod.

It’s a code.

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Other Challenging Pairs

These are some pairs that are commonly mispronounced and lead to misunderstandings.

Practice listening to the difference between the two words and then practice saying the correctly.

It’s a party.

It’s a potty.

It’s a word.

It’s the world.

It’s juice.

They’re shoes.

It’s a chicken.

It’s a kitchen.

She’s working.

She’s walking.

It’s a globe.

It’s a glove.

She’s hungry.

She’s angry.

It’s coal.

It’s cold.

They’re dirty.

He’s thirty.

He’s a dad.

He’s a dog.

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