1. Consciously work on good articulation.
2. Understand the different levels of what it means to KNOW a word.
3. Learn about and practice recognizing collocations.
English for Special Educators - B (2023)
Week 2 (Sep 25-28) - Vocabulary Learning
Objectives
Objectives
Pronunciation warm-up
What are tongue twisters?
Tongue twisters are a great way to practice and improve pronunciation and fluency. They can also help to improve accents by using alliteration, which is the repetition of one sound. They’re not just for kids, but are also used by actors, politicians, and public speakers who want to sound clear when speaking.
Browse the tongue twisters on the website linked below.
When practicing different tongue twisters, it is important to articulate properly.
Many videos on YouTube focus on specific sounds and how we should articulate them.
Vocabulary Learning
Vocabulary Learning
Handout
If you missed class or want to learn more about collocations. Watch this video and answer the questions.
Vocabulary mining
Read one (or both) of the following short texts. Focus not so much on what is said but on how it is said. Identify and list collocations that you find intriguing and useful.