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Lessons›Speaking›B1 Foundation

Pronunciation basics: sounds and word stress

Learn to hear and say difficult English sounds, put the stress on the right syllable, and speak more clearly in any speaking exam.

Start hereLevel B1 15 min4 exercisesLesson 1 of 12 in Speaking B1

Trains: IELTS Speaking Part 1, TOEFL iBT Speaking – Listen and Repeat, TOEIC Speaking – Read a text aloud

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This lesson includes:

15 minutes of study
4 interactive exercises with instant feedback
2 audio clips
2 speaking tasks
10 key words for flashcards
3 exam tips

What you'll learn

Hear and say the difference between similar sounds, such as ship and sheep
Find the stressed syllable in common words and say it clearly
Use simple patterns to guess the stress in new words

Lesson content

8 steps · 4 exercises · 15 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Find the stressed syllable
5. Practice 2Which word do you hear? + 2 more
6. Exam tips3 tips
7. Key vocabulary10 words
8. SummaryReview and finish

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