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September 30, 2016
How to say HAVE and HAS
Great suggestion!
HAD and HAVE each have three sounds:
HAVE: H-short a-v
HAD: H-short a-d
The main difference is the ending sound.
The V is made by biting the bottom lip gently with the top teeth. The air will continue to move out of the mouth.
For the D touch the tip of the tongue to the back of the top, front teeth. The air puffs out.
A video on the word HAD will be out in 2017. Be sure to follow Tarle Speech on Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook so you don’t miss it!
Disney Princess Look and Find Books
Disney Princess Look and Find Books are big favorites, and not just with little girls. All of the Disney princesses are represented on a two page spread. They are similar to a “Where’s Waldo” or “I spy” book. The idea is to find the hidden items in each scene.
While you are finding the hidden items, you can work many skills like:
vocabulary: name items in the scenes, talk about what the princess is wearing, name the animals, etc.
answer questions: “Where’s the …?”, “Who is this?”, “What do you see?”
location words: “The deer is next to the tree.” “The bunny is in front of the door.”
describing words: “Cinderella’s dress is blue.” “The tree is tall.”
Have fun!
September 21, 2016
Difference between Quarrel and Quorum
Today’s question is from a YouTube viewer on the video How to Pronounce Quarrel: “What is the difference between the words quarrel and quorum?”
Quarrel is pronounced K-W-OR-L
Quorum is pronounced K-W-OR-M
As you can see, the only difference is the last sound, L versus M.
L is made by touching the tip of the tongue to the back of the top, front teeth. M is made by pressing the lips together. So, focus on the last sound in each word to say them correctly.
September 16, 2016
How do you say LOOSE and LOSE?
Today’s question is from a You Tube Subscriber:
What’s the difference in the pronunciation between LOOSE and LOSE. Do you have any video about that?
No, I don’t have a video, but I will make one! Until then, focus on each words 3 sounds.
LOOSE : L-EW-S
LOSE: L-EW-Z
Start each word with an L by touching the tip of your tongue to the back of your top front teeth. Move to the Long OO/EW by puckering your lips. End with an S for the word LOOSE by putting your tongue behind your top teeth. Do NOT touch your teeth. Put your tongue in the same place for the Z int he word LOSE, but be sure your throat is vibrating for the Z sound.
September 15, 2016
LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set
LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set is a great toy for younger children ages 1-3. It comes with a barn and five sets of animal’s heads and tails. All of the pieces are magnetic. There is even a handle perfect for little hands. Children match the animal’s heads and tails, press the animal, and then listen to a song that is easily repeated. There is no need to have the ability to match. No matter what combination of heads and tails are put together, you get a fun song. Older children especially love the silly animal combinations and resulting silly songs.
This toy can be used to work on:
making sounds (imitating animal sounds)
naming animals
learning colors
following directions (find the cow)
using sentences (The cow says moo.)
singing
expanding utterances (blue cow, instead of cow)
It runs on batteries and moos if you leave it on…such a nice reminder! The volume can be controlled (low and high) and is never too loud. This toy will not disappoint!
September 14, 2016
If my child is a late talker, will sign language make him less likely to use speech?
No. Children are very smart. They will do what ever is easiest to get their needs met.
If your child is a late talker, he may have even developed some bad habits like yelling, throwing a tantrum, or whining to get his needs met. Giving him another, more appropriate way, to communicate will decrease his frustration (and yours).
Once speech and language develop, sign usage will decrease.
September 2, 2016
What is the difference between RICH and RIDGE?
Today’s question is from a YouTube Subscriber: “What is the difference between RICH and RIDGE?”
The only difference in these words is the voicing at the end. Both words are pronounced the same at the beginning: R-short i. The ending sound is different: CH or J.
CH and J are both made by touching your tongue to the back of your top teeth. Then pulling it back to the middle of the mouth. CH is voiceless, J is voiced. Your voice box in your throat vibrates for the J but NOT for the CH. The vowel is the same but will sound a little longer in RIDGE.
Listen to the difference with this sound file: rich ridge
rich, rich, rich
ridge, ridge, ridge
rich, ridge
The mountain ridge is rich with wildlife.
The mountain ridge is rich with wildlife.
September 1, 2016
Word Stress: Compound Nouns
For instance, “bus” is a a large motor vehicle for carrying passengers . “Stop” means to end. When used together, the meaning changes to a place to get on or off of the bus.
Stress is important in pronouncing compound nouns, as it distinguishes it as a new phrase, not two separate words. To say a compound noun correctly, link the words, basically, say the words together as if they are one word. Do not pause between the words. The word stress falls on word number one. That means that the stressed word is pronounced louder, higher in pitch, and with a longer vowel.
Watch a video lesson on compound nouns here.
August 31, 2016
How to say Hot & Hat
Take this quick ESL pronunciation speaking lesson to learn how to pronounce the words: HAT and HOT. These words have a slight difference in pronunciation making them confusing to say. Improve your speaking today with this short video lesson.
HAT: H, short a, T
HOT: H, short o, T
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LeapFrog Wash & Go Magnetic Vehicle Set
You all know how much I love LeapFrog products. Well, this new toy does not disappoint. It is based on the LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal set.
It is a great toy for younger children ages 1-3. It comes with a car wash and five sets of vehicles. All of the pieces are magnetic. Children match the front and back of the vehicle, press the vehicle, and then listen to a song that is easily repeated. The volume can be controlled (low and high) and is never too loud. This toy will be a favorite!
This toy can be used to work on:
making sounds (imitating transportation sounds)
naming vehicles
learning colors
following directions (find the airplane)
and the list goes on…
