It can really help your pronunciation if you know the phonetic symbols and the sounds they represent. These quick exercises will help you learn the symbols.
You might even be surprised at how simple some words are to pronounce after you see them written phonetically. You will also see how often the schwa sound is used in English.
Can you ‘decipher’ these words written phonetically? They are all adjectives you can use to describe someone’s character.
Check out the main Quick Pronunciation Exercises page with the full list of exercises and links to useful pronunciation pages.
SPEAKING SKILLS: CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
Click on a topic for a list of conversation questions you can use in class or a language exchange.
Answers
1. affectionate
2. courageous
3. resourceful
4. easy-going
5. stubborn
6. charming
7. fun-loving
8. cynical
Affectionate
Courageous
Resourceful
Easygoing
Stubborn
Charming
Fun-loving
Cynical