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Reading and pronunciation practice
''''Reading and pronunciation practice'''


== Alphabet ==
Practice saying the letters, sounds, words and sentences. Click on the audio button to hear them in English
 
<big>For Prayers go to [[ESL/Rosary prayers pronunciation practice|Rosary prayers pronunciation practice (Práctica de pronunciación de oraciones)]]</big>
 
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== Sounds ==


=== Letters ===
=== Letters ===
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
'''A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z'''
<br>[[File:alphabet.mp3]]


=== Vowels ===
=== Vowels ===
A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y
'''A, E, I, O, U, Y'''
<br>[[File:Vowels.mp3]]
 
Children are taught that "Y" can act like a vowel, so when they say the vowels, they said, "and sometimes Y":
 
'''A, E, I, O, U,''' and sometimes '''Y'''
<br>[[File:Vowels_sometimes-y.mp3]]


=== Consonants ===
=== Consonants ===
B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z
'''B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z'''
<br>[[File:Consonants.mp3]]


==== Hard consonants ====
==== Hard consonants ====
require exhaling breathe to say:
require exhaling breathe ("aspiration"<ref>technically, "aspiration" consonants are only K, P & T; others that still require exhaling are called "Voiced Stops"; for our purposes we will separate the "hard" from the "soft" consonant sounds</ref>


B, F, K, P, Q, S, T, V, W, X, Y,  
'''B, F, K, P, Q, S, T, V, W, X, Y,'''
<br>[[File:Consonants_exhaled.mp3]]


do not require aspiration
do not require exhalation (no breathing out)


C, D, G, H, J, L, M, N, R,  
'''C, D, G, H, J, L, M, N, R,'''
<br>[[File:Consonants_no-exhalation.mp3]]


==== vowel shifts ====
=== Vowel shifts ===
eat, and, end, ate
'''at, ate, and, awe'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_at.mp3]]


be, beam, bee, beg, bet, beat
'''be, beam, bee, beg, bet, beat'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_be.mp3]]


because, bud, but, bugle, buy
'''because, bud, but, bugle, buy'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_because.mp3]]


choice, chose, choose, chore, chord, cool
'''choice, chose, choose, chore, chord, cool'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_choice.mp3]]


gene, gentle, great, greet,
'''gene, gentle, get, great, green'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_gene.mp3]]


me, men, mere, many
'''ma, mad, made, main, many, me, mean, men, mere'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_ma.mp3]]


the, the, they, them, there, theme
'''shrewd, shriek, shut, soon, sour, sue, sure'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_shrewd.mp3]]


shut, shrewd, sure, sour, soon
'''the, the, them, theme, there, they'''
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_the.mp3]]


us, use, use, until, unsure
'''unfit, unity, us, under, use, use, unti'''l
<br>[[File:Vowel-shifts_unfit.mp3]]


=== S-words ===
=== S-words ===
school, seems, silent, smart, snatch. someone. special, strong, student
'''school, seems, silent, smart, snatch, someone, special, strong, student'''
<br>[[File:S-words.mp3]]
 
=== Ending consonant pronunciation ===
It is important in English to articulate clearly the consonants in a word, especially the final consonant. Listen to the final consonant in each word and practice articulating it yourself:
 
Es importante en inglés articular claramente las consonantes de una palabra, especialmente la consonante final. Escucha la consonante final de cada palabra y practica articularla tú mismo:
 
'''Bring back the street lamps that we used to use at night.'''
 
* Spoken fast:
[[File:Consonants-pronounce-1_fast.mp3]]
* Spoken slowly:
[[File:Consonants-pronounce-1_slow.mp3]]
 
 
'''It is important for youthful users to get going early in the day.'''
* Spoken fast:
[[File:Consonants-pronounce-2_fast.mp3]]
 
* Spoken slowly:


=== Consonant pronunciation ===
[[File:Consonants-pronounce-2_slow.mp3]]
>> to do


== Pronouns ==
== Pronouns ==
Goals:  
Goals:  
* practice using gender pronouns (he/she) for people but not for things (it)
* practice using gender pronouns (he/she) for people but not for things (it)
* practice pronouncing consonants, especially at end of words
* practice pronouncing consonants, especially at end of words
* note the different ways to state someone's name
* note the different ways to state someone's name


Sentence 1:
<u>Sentence 1</u>:


'''<big>My sister is Susan. She lives in California. It is very nice there.</big>'''
'''<big>My sister is Susan. She lives in California. It is very nice there.</big>'''


''Mi hermana se llama Susan. Vive en California. Es muy bonito allí.''
''Mi hermana se llama Susan. Vive en California. Es muy bonito allí.''
<br>[[File:Pronouns sentence 01.mp3]]


* notes:  
* notes:  
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** "it" and "there" are pronouns that refer to California
** "it" and "there" are pronouns that refer to California


Sentence 2:
<u>Sentence 2</u>:


'''<big>My brother's name is Ben. He is a Physics professor. He teaches it to college students.</big>'''
'''<big>My brother's name is Ben. He is a Physics professor. He teaches it to college students.</big>'''


''Mi hermano se llama Ben. Es profesor de Física. Lo enseña a los estudiantes universitarios''
''Mi hermano se llama Ben. Es profesor de Física. Lo enseña a los estudiantes universitarios''
<br>[[File:Pronouns sentence 02.mp3]]


* notes:  
* notes:  
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** "physics" is an adjective to tell us what kind of "professor" he is. It can also be expressed as "He is a teacher of physics" using the preposition "of" as in Spanish ("professor de Fiisca")
** "physics" is an adjective to tell us what kind of "professor" he is. It can also be expressed as "He is a teacher of physics" using the preposition "of" as in Spanish ("professor de Fiisca")


Sentence 3:
<u>Sentence 3</u>:


'''<big>I have three dogs, a girl and two boys. She is very sweet and the boys love to play. They are all so much fun!</big>'''
'''<big>I have three dogs, a girl and two boys. She is very sweet and the boys love to play. They are all so much fun!</big>'''


''Tengo tres perros, una niña y dos niños. Es muy dulce y a los chicos les encanta jugar. ¡Todos son muy divertidos!''
''Tengo tres perros, una niña y dos niños. Es muy dulce y a los chicos les encanta jugar. ¡Todos son muy divertidos!''
<br>[[File:Pronouns sentence 03.mp3]]


Sentence 4:
<u>Sentence 4</u>:


'''<big>I live near the park. It is fun to go there.</big>'''
'''<big>I live near the park. It is fun to go there.</big>'''


''Vivo cerca del parque. Es divertido ir allí.''
''Vivo cerca del parque. Es divertido ir allí.''
<br>[[File:Pronouns sentence 04.mp3]]


* notes:
* notes:
** "it is" is an impersonal verb construction, whereas "there" is a pronoun that refers to the park
** "it is" is an impersonal verb construction, whereas "there" is a pronoun that refers to the park


Sentence 5:  
<u>Sentence 5</u>:  


'''<big>My wife and I go to church. It is a very beautiful. She is beautiful, too!</big>'''
'''<big>My wife and I go to church. It is very beautiful. She is beautiful, too!</big>'''


''Mi esposa y yo vamos a la iglesia. Es un lugar muy bonito. ¡Ella también es hermosa!''
''Mi esposa y yo vamos a la iglesia. Es muy bonita. ¡Ella también es hermosa!''
<br>[[File:Pronouns sentence 05.mp3]]


* Notes:  
* Notes:  
** the pronoun "it" refers to the church
** the pronoun "it" refers to the church


==Hearing English sounds==
Here are some difficult sentences. Let the sounds go from the ear to the mouth. Don't worry about the meaning of the words!


Hearing English Sounds
''He aquí algunas frases difíciles. Deja que los sonidos pasen del oído a la boca. ¡No te preocupes por el significado de las palabras!''


Let the sounds go from the ear to the mouth. Don't worry about the meaning of the words!




'''<big>The brave knight fought fearlessly as shouts echoed across the field.</big>'''
'''<big>The brave knight fought fearlessly as shouts echoed across the field.</big>'''


El valiente caballero luchó sin miedo mientras los gritos resonaban en el campo.  
''El valiente caballero luchó sin miedo mientras los gritos resonaban en el campo.''
<br>[[File:sentence sounds_01.mp3]]
 


'''<big>As the sea unfurled its misty veil, the boat’s sail caught the gale.</big>'''
'''<big>As the sea unfurled its misty veil, the boat’s sail caught the gale.</big>'''


A medida que el mar desplegaba su velo brumoso, la vela del barco atrapó el vendaval.
''A medida que el mar desplegaba su velo brumoso, la vela del barco atrapó el vendaval.''
<br>[[File:sentence sounds_02.mp3]]
 


<big>'''The bright moonlight shines on the meadow, where the deer graze, casting eerie shadows.'''</big>
<big>'''The bright moonlight shines on the meadow, where the deer graze, casting eerie shadows.'''</big>


La brillante luz de la luna brilla en la pradera, donde pastan los ciervos, proyectando sombras espeluznantes.
''La brillante luz de la luna brilla en la pradera, donde pastan los ciervos, proyectando sombras espeluznantes.''
<br>[[File:sentence sounds_03.mp3]]
 
----<small>'''Footnotes'''</small>
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[[Category:ESL oral practice]]
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