B1- B2.1: pronunciation of -ed endings ( past simple verbs)

Here are some links that teach how to pronounce "-ed" of regular verbs in the past tense.

EXPLANATION: VOICED  AND VOICELESS SOUNDS.

• Pronunciation tips BBC- the Grammar challenge
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1413_gramchallenge26/
•  For more practice, do:
  •    Quizz 1
  •    Quizz 2
  •    BBC contest-Use the grammar online contest to publish the best answers and stories.

                      

EXERCISE 1: Download this chart to classify –ed endings and their pronunciation. Practice 1: Write the following verbs in the correct column. 

                                                                                                   
VERBS:     added, cleaned, closed, cooked, counted, danced, dreamed, hired, laughed, learned, mended, missed, mixed, opened, painted, phoned, played, rested, shouted, started, stopped, waited, wanted, watched.

EXERCISE 2: do the tasks in this worksheet. To download the worksheet click here.

SELF-EVALUATION: Now, you can complete your learning journal if you think you can use this grammar point correctly in speaking and listening practice.