English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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6. /ɔː/- as in law, saw, thought, door, more, ball, etc.

 Example: He saw a movie at the theater.

7. /ɜː/ as in her, bird, fur, turn, nurse

 Example: The bird is singing in the tree.

In Context:

When practicing long vowels, consider using sentences like:

"She baked a cake." (focusing on /eɪ/ sound)

"The goat is on the boat." (focusing on /oʊ/ sound)

Group Collaborative Study Dialogue on Producing Pure Vowel Sounds

Sarah: Hi everyone! Today, we’re going to practice producing pure vowel sounds, especially

short vowels, long vowels, and centering vowels. Let's start with short vowels. Who

remembers some examples?

John: I do! The short vowels include sounds like /æ/ as in "cat," /ɛ/ as in "bed," and /ɪ/ as

in "sit."

Emma: Yeah! And there’s also /ɒ/ as in "dog" and /ʌ/ as in "cup." These are short because

they’re quicker and don’t stretch the sound, right?

David: Exactly! Let’s practice with some sentences. I'll start. "The cat sat on the mat."

Here, we focus on the /æ/ sound in "cat" and "sat."

Sarah: Good! I’ll go next: "The men left the tent early."

We can hear the /ɛ/ sound in "men" and "left."

John: I’ve got one: "He will sit in the big chair. "This one has the /ɪ/ sound in "sit" and "big."