Connected Speech: Linking consonants to vowels In natural spoken English, words often connect to each other smoothly. One common way this happens is through consonant-to-vowel linking. This means that when a word ends in a consonant sound, and the next word starts with a vowel, the consonant links to the vowel, making speech flow more naturally. …
This blog will give you useful advice on how to prepare for any CELPIP Email Task or IELTS letter task. Step 1: Identify the type of email or letter Step 2: Follow a clear structure and complete the task. Step 3: Use polite and natural-sounding English. Step 4: Check for grammar and word choice errors. Two …
How to Improve Your Vocabulary by Using Collocations Collocations are words that naturally go together in a language because native speakers commonly use them in that combination. These word pairings sound “right” to fluent speakers, while other combinations might sound unnatural. Types of Collocations: Adjective + Noun → strong coffee, deep sleep, heavy rain Verb + …
Here are some sample tasks and useful vocabulary for the IELTS Speaking Test Parts 2 and 3. 1. Describe a time when you were surprised by something You should say: when it happened what the surprise was how you found out about it and explain how you felt about it. Relevant Vocabulary: Unexpected Astonished Out …
Connected Speech: Linking Vowels to Vowels Using the Y sound Connected Speech is important because it improves fluency and makes the flow of our speech smoother. Watch this video to learn how to use a Y sound to connect a vowel sound at the end of a word with a vowel sound at the beginning of the …