Introduction

Here we will read some more words to practice the sounds. We did a few vowels before. This time, I want you look at the stressed vowels when you read them. Break the word down by sound with the emphasis on the stressed vowel part of the word.

Remember the importance of proper intonation. It’s Wingardium Levi-OH-sa not Wingardium Levio-SAH!

Learning Activities

Activity 1

Click and listen to the following eight words from Lessons 2 and 3. You have heard them before. Can you remember what they mean?

Repeat each word until you feel confident in your ability to speak them and then proceed to Activity 2

Weyt-k

Hello (to one person)

Le7 te sitq̓t

Good day

Le7-en-k t̓uc?

How are you? Are you well?

Kukwstsemc

Thanks

Me7e

Yes

Ta7a

No

Thé7en re

Where is …?

Putúcw

goodbye

Activity 2

As we continue to improve our pronunciation, it is time to test ourselves. Use the button below to record yourself saying each of the words listed. Compare your pronunciation with the audio in activity 1. How did you do?

After completing this activity, you may wish to do the same using your own recorder with the word lists throughout this course. Record and play back until you are pleased with the pronunciation and intonation of each word.