Lesson 11: Connecting Words & P, B, F and V

Goals for this Lesson:

  1. Learn the different rules for connecting words together.
  2. Start getting an idea of how many English consonants have a voiced and unvoiced version.
  3. Understand, hear, and say the P and B sounds correctly
  4. Understand, hear, and say the F and V sounds correctly.
  5. Pass our short quiz with at least 80% accuracy.

Step 1

Word Intonation Patterns- 1 and 2 Syllables

When English speakers speak, they connect nearly all of their words together in order to sound smooth.  Find out the different rules for linking words together. Use your workbook to follow along.

Word Intonation Patterns- 1 and 2 Syllables


Step 2

Pronunciation Lesson 11

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Step 3

The American B and P

Please repeat after me…

P and B Words- Slow Pace

P and B Words- Normal Pace

P and B Sentences- Slow Pace

P and B Sentences- Normal Pace

Please buy an apple and some potatoes for the party.

I bet the cap dropped off your lap in the cab.

We bought a banana pie at the bakery.

Ben was napping when the robber was nabbing his precious pet.

This paper and pen will be used the write the perfect script.

She sobbed in the lab about the obstacles that were rapidly appearing.

The American F and V

F and V Words- Slow Pace

F and V Words- Normal Pace

F and V Sentences- Slow Pace

F and V Sentences- Normal Pace

That’s a very fine vase.

We finally have an efficient shovel.

He invested his life savings in live fish.

Evan shuffled the vinyl vases in half the time of average men.

The vicious face of the beast in the forest frightened me. We should savor life at its finest.


Step 4

Take the Lesson 11 Quiz

Quiz 11

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