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.

VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION GAMES WEBSITES

Vocabulary game. Play here.

PRONUNCIATION GAMES. Click here.
TIP for pronunciation: You should get into the habit of doing these activities daily or weekly.

INTONATION GAME. Play here.

B1- Pronunciation and Spelling: Common letter patterns

COMMON LETTER PATTERNS
In English it's common to find certain letter patterns in words.

Watch this video with the explanation to learn more.


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