Notes

Tip 1: In the US, many words that have "t" sounds will change to a "d" sound.
Examples:
li[tt]le will sound like liddle
ba[tt]le will sound like baddle
la[t]er will sound like lader
swea[t]er will sound like sweader

Tip 2:
Sometimes you can link the sound from the end of a word into the start of the next word. Usually, this happens when one sound is a consonant and the other sound is a vowel.

Examples:
Ca[n] [I] use my mom's credit card? = Ca[nI] use my mom's credit card?
It'[s] [a] car = It'[sa] car.


Tip 3:
For a new lesson, read the Target Language section out loud a few times when you practice at home. This is better than reading it quietly. Reading out loud can help with your pronunciation, intonation, and expression. It can also build your confidence speaking English. You can even record yourself when you read out loud, using your smartphone, and compare it to the MyPrep videos. Always try to match the rhythm and expression of the native speakers in the videos.


Tip 4:
If possible, practice making Wh- and How questions at home. Practice by writing different questions down. This will help you identify sentence structures that give you trouble. Your goal should be to quickly ask someone these questions to keep a conversation going, no matter the topic. If you like, you can ask your teacher to review the questions you practiced writing at home during the warm-up section.


Tip 5:
Practice writing sentence structures that give you trouble at home as practice. You can make it fun by making mini conversations. If you like, you can ask your teacher to review the sentences you practiced during the Warm-Up section of class.


Tip 6:
Remember to use Gaba's proof-reading service (Monthly Homework Topics) at least once a month! This will help your speaking accuracy. We can check your grammar and sentence structure and offer more natural words and natural phrases. In my experience, students that can write well improve their speaking skills faster.


Tip 7:
L and R sounds:

L sound:
Before making the sound, always touch the tip of your tongue to the back of your top, front teeth.

R sound:
Before making the sound, always curl the tip of your tongue back slightly. (it should not touch anything.

Practice making both these sounds in the mirror a couple minutes each day. Mastering this will help you sound more like a native speaker.

Tip 8:
F and H sounds:

F sound:
Before making the sound, lightly touch your top, front teeth to your bottom lip. Next, blow gently (about 1/2 second), while making the sound.

Example words: first, finish, food

H sound:
Before making the sound, separate your lips slightly and quickly blow air through your mouth.

Example words: hey, have, heard

Practice making both these sounds in the mirror a couple minutes each day. Mastering this will help you sound more like a native speaker.


Tip 8:
V and B sounds:

V sound:
Before making the sound, lightly touch your top, front teeth to your bottom lip. Next, blow gently (about 1 second) vibrating your throat while making the sound.

Example words: very, vane, vanish

B sound:
Before making the sound, press your lips together and quickly release air through your mouth. This sound is not voiced, so your throat should not vibrate.

Example words: better, Beethoven, Bach


Tip 9:

Practice making both these sounds in the mirror a couple minutes each day. Mastering this will help you sound more like a native speaker.

1st: Scan the Target Language dialog for words that can be linked and make notes in pencil. Ex: Can‿I... ; A‿lot‿of...

2nd: Scan for all 5W1H questions and draw a down-arrow at the end of them... their intonations go down. Other types of questions usually go up.

3rd: Read the conversation out loud several times. Practice in a loud voice and use your notes to correctly say the words and phrases.


Read the Target Language section and make notes in your text for opportunities to do linking (example, Can‿I) and think about the intonation to use for each question in the conversation. After that, practice out loud in a big voice a few times. This is a more effective way to practice the Target Language section.


Direct and Indirect Questions:

Direct Question Examples:
"Who [is] he?"
"What time [is] it?"
"Where [is] the post-office?"
"When [is] the meeting?"
"Why [is] that?"

Indirect Question Examples:
"Do you know who he [is]?"
"Do you know what time it [is]?"
"Do you know where the post-office [is]?"
"Do you know when the meeting [is]"
"Do you know why that [is]?"



Natural Conversation Examples:

#1:
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°):
i) Ask a question: Example, "Hey, how was your weekend?"

( ͡ಠ ʖ̯ ͡ಠ) :
i) React (sometimes): "Ugh!"
ii) Answer and Add: "It was really boring! I stayed home all weekend.
iii) Ask Question: What about you? What did you do?

#2
( ͡• ͜ʖ ͡• ) :
i) Make a statement: Example, "My weekend was awesome!"

( ･ิ ͜ʖ ･ิ):
i) React (sometimes): Really!?
ii) Answer and Add: The weather was great.
iii) Ask Question: "What did you do?"



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Please practice the new words and phrases I introduced during our lesson at home. Practice saying them out loud several times, to get a better feel for their sound and rhythm. Also, have some fun trying to teach them to a friend, family member, or co-worker!

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Please use MyPrep and MyReview to prepare for your next lesson.

See you next class,

Troy

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