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Unit 2. Speaking & Talking. The difference in pronunciation between American English and British English. [n]. not not. [æ]. dance dance. can’t can’t. either either.
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Unit 2 Speaking & Talking
The difference in pronunciation between American English and British English [n] not not [æ] dance dance can’t can’t either either neither neither
Keys to Speaking P9 Emily asked Karen The teacher asked Karen and Emily Karen told the teacher that Emily had asked her how to pronounce “kilometre” if there was anything that wasn’t clear to them. how to pronounce “kilometre”
Ms Smith told Hary Harry asked Ms Smith He also asked her Ms Smith told Harry not to take those two pizzas to Mr Thompson on Broad Street Number12. if she could spell that name. if she could repeat the address. to forget to buy her some kepchup on his way back.
Useful expressions Could you repeat that, please? What does…mean? Could you say it again, please? Could you speak a bit slowly, please? Can you spell/pronounce that, please? How do you spell / pronounce…? I beg your pardon? How do you say…in English? Pardon? What’s the English for…? What do you mean by…?
Sample dialogues: Situation1 (Repeat what was said) A: What’s your telephone number, please? B: 7122678. A: Could you repeat that, please? B: 7122678. A: Can you speak more slowly please? B: 7-1-2-2-6-7-8. A: Got it. Thanks. Situation 2 (Meaning) A: He said that there was something wrong with elevator. B: What does “elevator” mean? C: What was that? Can you say that again, please? A: B asked me what “elevator” means. C: Well. Do you know? A: I think it means lift.