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Pronounce 16 Food and Drink Words - Elementary Level [Quiz + Video]

Pronounce 16 Food and Drink Words – Elementary Level [Quiz + Video]

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Learn to pronounce 16 food and drink words in English! The words are:

  • CHEF
  • COOK
  • CUSTOMER
  • PARTY
  • RESTAURANT
  • KITCHEN
  • FRIDGE
  • FRIEND
  • GROCERIES
  • MENU
  • DIET
  • VEGETARIAN
  • MEAL
  • DINNER
  • TAKEAWAY
  • RECIPE

First, watch the video below and practice saying each word out loud:

Second, play the quiz and try to get a high score!

Third, learn more about Clear Alphabet here:

Lesson 1.6 Clear Alphabet

and download the free Clear Alphabet Dictionary here:

FREE ELT BOOK Clear Alphabet Dictionary – by Matt Purland

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How does Ed Sheeran use Connected Speech in Afterglow?

How does Ed Sheeran use Connected Speech in Afterglow?

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Welcome to a short series about connected speech in English. We’re discussing the new song Afterglow by Ed Sheeran and focusing on how the singer uses features of connected speech as he sings.

Here is the first free video class in the series:

The features of connected speech mentioned are:

  • GLOTTAL STOPS
  • FORWARD CONSONANT LINKING (FCL)
  • ASSIMILATION
  • CONTRACTION
  • INTRUSION
  • ELISION
  • WEAK FORMS (SCHWA SOUNDS)
  • FRIENDLY CONSONANT SOUNDS

Find out more about them here: Lesson 5.7 Connected Speech (purlandtraining.com)

Here is the second free video class in the series:

Afterglow, written by: David Hodges, Fred again.., Ed Sheeran

Release date: 21.12.20    

Ed Sheeran – Afterglow [Official Performance Video]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NGQfFCFUn4

Ed Sheeran – Afterglow [Official Lyric Video]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xG9CviE5Fs

Afterglow – lyrics: https://genius.com/Ed-sheeran-afterglow-lyrics