As you know, the “-ed” endings of regular past tense verbs can be pronounced in three different ways: /t/, /d/, and /ɪd/, which is the one most students tend to overuse. Click here for an overview of the rules. Over the years, I have found that /t/ and /d/ are easier to notice and to … Read more
This is an eight-minute video containing thirteen words that students of all levels and nationalities tend to mispronounce. You can use it in class with your late A2, B1 or B2 students. The video is pretty self-explanatory, so you can recommend it for self-study as well. I have not included words with two widely-accepted pronunciations (e.g. … Read more
This lesson is based on a recent post in which I discussed seven ways to get maximum mileage out of video-based listening activities. Before you go any further, please take five minutes to read the original article.
The lesson is suitable for both teenagers and adults at B1/B2. Feel free to use it as you see fit.