Unit 07

Better English Pronunciation for Communication

A Practical Course for Students of English

Wang GuizhenFaculty of English Language & CultureGuangdong University of Foreign Studies

u: high mid-high mid-low lowfrontcentralbackVowel Charts: English Back Vowels::Revision: English Back Vowels

Listening Exercise Sound discrimination1. foolfull2. cooedcould3. poolpull4. Lukelook5. wooedwould6. kookycookie7. caughtcot8. hawkhock9. dawndon10. taughttot11. heart hot12. guard god13. carp cop14. lark lock15. barn bun16. dark duck17. march much18. calm come19. cart cut20. harm hum

Listening Exercise Sounds for information What are you going to do with the cup/carp?How much do you know about his stuff/staff?She has lost her hut/heart to the newcomer.I've never seen a bigger barn/bun than this.This cop/carp looks different from the others.I have to get rid of the cot/cart.Have you seen my forks/fox?He told me that the man was shot/short.Now, I would like to have a nice little walk/wok.Did they say they could/cooed?

Listening Exercise Sounds for information

1.I'm going to __________.A. cook itB. wash it

2.Well, to tell you the truth, ___________.A. Susan is the only one that I knowB. I know nothing about his stuff

3.The speaker was talking about the woman losing her __________.A. hutB. heart

4.Neither have I. ______________A. Did you make it yourself?B. When did you build it?

5.Oh, was it because of __________?A. the colour of its scalesB. the hat he is wearing

6.The speaker is going to get rid of the ______.A. cotB. cart

7.The speaker is looking for the _____.A. forksB. fox

8.He told the speaker that the man ________.A. was deadB. was not tall

9.The speaker is going to ________.A. have a walkB. cook with a wok

10.Yes, they told me that __________.A. they were able to B. they spoke softly and lovingly

Listening Exercise Sounds for informationWhat are you going to do with the carp?How much do you know about his staff?She has lost her heart to the newcomer.I've never seen a bigger bun than this.This carp looks different from the others.I have to get rid of the cart.Have you seen my fox?He told me that the man was short.Now, I would like to have a nice little wok.Did they say they cooed?

Unit 7English Vowels: Diphthongs

Pure vowels : Diphthongs

Is it a pure vowel or a diphthong?1. 2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.

Is it a pure vowel or a diphthong?

1. /u:/2. / e /3. / I /4. / /5. / i:/6. / e /7. /eI/8. /aI/9. / :/10. / I /

Is it a pure vowel or a diphthong?1. queues2. bear3.really4.hole5.reader6.shed7.sail8.lighter9.pearls10.skill

i:e u: I : high mid-high mid-low lowfrontcentralbackVowel Charts: English Pure Vowels::Revision: English Pure Vowels

English Diphthongs

English Diphthongs

Centring diphthong Closing diphthongs

Ending in Ending in I ending in

I e eI aI I a

here hare tourthey cry toy know now

English DiphthongsClosing Diphthongs & Centring Diphthongs

English closing diphthongs with sample wordspaid, hide, toy, tow, howI

Sample words: bay, buy, boySample words: know, nowSample words: tear, tare, tour

Listening Exercise Sound discrimination1.peer pair2.tear tare3.dear dare4.fear fair5.sheer share6.spear spare7.really rarely8.steering staring9.poor pull10.found phoned11.towntone12.filefoil13.tiles toils14.sellsail15.redraid16.menmain17.lesslace18.wetwait19.sealsail20.feelfail

Listening Exercise Sound discrimination1.peer pair2.tear tare3.dear dare4.fear fair5.sheer share6.spear spare7.really rarely8.steering staring9.poor pull10.found phoned11.towntone12.filefoil13.tiles toils14.sellsail15.redraid16.menmain17.lesslace18.wetwait19.sealsail20.feelfail

Listening Exercise Sounds for informationThey were talking about the cures/queues in the hospital.Who is going to say something about the bear/beer market?I really/rarely believe what he says.How many people did you see in the big hall/hole?Are they all good raiders/readers?It's hot. Let's have a rest in the shed/shade.Is the man going to sell/sail his boat?It was a lot later/lighter than I thought it would be.Where did you get those colourful pails/pearls?It is a useful skill/scale.

Listening Exercise Sounds for information

1.The speaker was talking about the _________.A. queuesB. cures2.The speaker was talking about the _________.A. beer marketB. bear market3.Does the speaker believe what he says?A. Yes.B. Not really.4.The people were in the ___________.A. hallB. hole5.The speaker was talking about the _________.A. readersB. raiders6.The speaker is going to have a rest in the ____________.A. shadeB. shed7.The speaker was asking whether the man is going to _________ his boat.A. sellB. sail8.The speaker was saying that it was a lot ________.A. lighterB. later9.The speaker is asking about the ________.A. polesB. pearls10.The speaker was talking about ___________.A. a skillB. a scale

Listening Exercise Sounds for information

1.The speaker was talking about the _________.A. queuesB. cures2.The speaker was talking about the _________.A. beer marketB. bear market3.Does the speaker believe what he says?A. Yes.B. Not really.4.The people were in the ___________.A. hallB. hole5.The speaker was talking about the _________.A. readersB. raiders6.The speaker is going to have a rest in the ____________.A. shadeB. shed7.The speaker was asking whether the man is going to _________ his boat.A. sellB. sail8.The speaker was saying that it was a lot ________.A. lighterB. later9.The speaker is asking about the ________.A. polesB. pearls10.The speaker was talking about ___________.A. a skillB. a scale

Listening Exercise Sounds for informationThey were talking about the queues in the hospital.Who is going to say something about the beer market?I rarely believe what he says.How many people did you see in the big hole?Are they all good readers?It's hot. Let's have a rest in the shade.Is the man going to sail his boat?It was a lot lighter than I thought it would be.Where did you get those colourful pearls?It is a useful scale.

Speaking Exercise sounds in perception and production

1.a. What do you think of the new tool?It is an invention.b. What do you think of the new tour?It was an exciting tour.

2.a. He found her, didn't he?No, he's still looking for her.b. He phoned her, didn't he?No, but he's going to.

3.a. How do you spell "pool"?POOL.b. How do you spell "poor"?POOR.

4.a. How do you spell "coach"?COACH.b. How do you spell "couch"?COUCH.

5.a. What are you going to do with your pen?Throw it away.b. What are you going to do with your pain?I'll take some pills.

6.a. How did you like the tests?Very easy.b. How did you like the tastes?Delicious.

7.a. Did you see the bell?You mean the silver one?b. Did you see the bail?Yes, it's a lot of money.

8.a. Two more pints, please.You have ten pints now.b. Two more points, please.You have ten points now.

9.a. That person is dangerous.Take him to the police.b. That poison is dangerous.Put it in a safe place.

10.a. How do you like the boy's ties?I like the red ties.b. How do you like the boy's toys?I like the robots.

Reading aloud Pay special attention to the pronunciation of English Diphthongs. Your Sense of TasteTaste is one of our five senses. The others are hearing, sight, touch, and smell. You hear with your ears, you see with your eyes, and you taste things with your tongue.On your tongue, you have groups of tiny taste buds. Taste buds send information about food to your brain. You have a lot of taste buds, maybe even 10,000! People dont have the same number of them. Women often have more taste buds than men. Because of your taste buds, foods like ice cream and bananas taste sweet. French fries, cheese, and ocean water taste salty. Lemons have a sour taste, and coffee is bitter. We all know about these four main tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Why does a sense of taste matter? For one thing, it helps people decide on safe things to eat. And of course, thanks to your sense of taste, you can enjoy all your favorite foods.

Reading aloud Identify words that are stressed first.Pay special attention to the pronunciation of English diphthongs.

Taste is one of our five senses. The others are hearing, sight, touch, and smell. You hear with your ears.You see with your eyes.You taste things with your tongue.Taste buds send information about food to your brain. You have a lot of taste buds, maybe even 10,000! Women often have more taste buds than men. Foods like ice cream and bananas taste sweet.French fries, cheese, and ocean water taste salty. Lemons have a sour taste, and coffee is bitter. We all know about these four main tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Why does a sense of taste matter? It helps people decide on safe things to eat. Thanks to your sense of taste, you can enjoy all your favorite foods.

Reading aloud Identify words that are stressed first.Pay special attention to the pronunciation of English diphthongs.

Taste is one of our five senses. The others are hearing, sight, touch, and smell. You hear with your ears.You see with your eyes.You taste things with your tongue.Taste buds send information about food to your brain. You have a lot of taste buds, maybe even 10,000! Women often have more taste buds than men. Foods like ice cream and bananas taste sweet.French fries, cheese, and ocean water taste salty. Lemons have a sour taste, and coffee is bitter. We all know about these four main tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Why does a sense of taste matter? It helps people decide on safe things to eat. Thanks to your sense of taste, you can enjoy all your favorite foods.

Listening for information (1)

Listen & Imitate (1)G:Whats your favorite season, John?J:I love all the seasons, but I think winters my favorite. I just love skiing. Dont you like winter, Gloria?G:I suppose so, but give me the summer any day. Its great to go swimming. And its such fun playing tennis.J:I love swimming and tennis, too.G:But in winter my hands and feet are always so cold. And I always catch a cold. J:And you always have a red nose in winter.

Listening for information (2)

Listen & Imitate (2)A: What do you like to watch on TV, Bill?B: I love quiz shows. What about you , Alice?A: I like nature movies and I like situation comedies.B: So do I. Do your mom and dad watch much TV?A: Not much. Theyre too busy. When they watch TV, they prefer the news and documentaries. You know, finance, politicsB: Boring!A: Boring!

Pronunciation in communication: Talking about likes & dislikesStudent A = a Chinese student; Student B = a tourist from England

Situation:Take turns to be Student A, who is now working as a part-time guide for a travel service and is having a little chat with one of the tourists in his/her group. Find out what he/she likes or dislikes about your city. Then make a report of your findings to the class later on. Try to speak fluently and naturally.

Assignment

On-line exercisesPresentationsReading aloud the passage on pp. 76-77A one-minute mini-talk: (p.81)Pronunciation in communication: Talking about likes & dislikes

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