1. WEEK 5 - PRONUNCIATION

2. COMPARE /Æ/, / ɪ /, AND / Ɛ / /æ/ hat nap cat can match / ɪ / miss if pick still fish / ɛ / yes red tell best help

3. PRONUNCIATION PLUS – PAGE 4 Put the words from the box on page 4 of Pronunciation Plus under the correct vowel sound /æ// ɪ / / ɛ /

4. SYLLABLES & STRESS How do you say this word? contest How would you say the word in the following sentences? She won the contest. He is going to contest the charges.

5. SYLLABLES & STRESS Pronunciation Pairs – Unit 23

6. FEEDBACK Diagnostic Feedback Feedback on Audio Dropbox Practices & other practices in the future

7. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! Listen & Record your voice Audio Dropbox weekly practice Conversation weekly practice English Central TV, Radio, internet Shadow Talking Voice of America (www.voanews.com/specialenglish) Ted Talks (www.ted.com/talks) National Public Radio (www.npr.com, 89.7 FM, 90.7 FM)

8. SHADOW TALKING PRACTICE Shadow talking is repeating what a speaker is saying immediately after they say it. When you repeat what you hear, practice using the same stress, intonation, pace, and inflection as the speaker. Try to imitate the speaker as closely as you can. This will help your listening, pronunciation, and fluency. Be sure to choose a speaker who you enjoy listening to and practice the same example several times (at least). The more you repeat the same example, the more you will hear and improve each time.

9. KRISTI’S EXAMPLE http://www.ted.com/talks/nilofer_merchant_got_a_ meeting_take_a_walk.html

10. SHADOW TALKING INSTRUCTIONS 1.Choose a something you would like to listen to. Some examples include: Voice of America (www.voanews.com/specialenglish) Ted Talks (www.ted.com/talks) National Public Radio (www.npr.com, 89.7 FM, 90.7 FM) 2.Decide if you will just listen and repeat or if you will use the transcript. 3.Make sure your audio is set up (headphones, microphone, and volume).

11. SHADOW TALKING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 4.If you are going to record, use the Accessory ‘Sound Recorder’ on a pc computer. (See Kristi for help with this.) 5.When you are ready, press ‘Record’ and then begin your listening. Record yourself repeating what the speaker says immediately after they say it. Pause your listening at any time. 6.Have fun! 4.Repeat!