Phonics: Pronunciation Practice III – Basic 1 English Lesson Note (Third Term)

Clear Pronunciation Practice:

‘b’ and ‘p’ sounds:

• ball – /b-a-ll/ vs paul – /p-a-ll/
• big – /b-i-g/ vs pig – /p-i-g/
• bat – /b-a-t/ vs pat – /p-a-t/

‘d’ and ‘t’ sounds:

• dog – /d-o-g/ vs top – /t-o-p/
• day – /d-a-y/ vs toy – /t-o-y/
• dad – /d-a-d/ vs tap – /t-a-p/

Exercise 1: Say these words clearly:

1. ball – paul (feel the difference)
2. big – pig (one uses lips, one uses breath)
3. dog – top (feel your tongue position)

Exercise 2: Choose the right word:

1. The _____ is round. (ball/paul)
2. The _____ is pink. (big/pig)
3. My _____ loves me. (dad/tap)
4. I play with my _____. (day/toy)

Exercise 3: Listen and circle what you hear: (Teacher says one word, pupils circle)

1. ball / paul
2. big / pig
3. dog / top