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Introduction

Good afternoon everyone! Today we are going to dive into the world of phonetics by exploring one of its most interesting aspects - tongue twisters!

Warm-up Activity

Before we get started, let's loosen up our tongues with a fun warm-up activity. Repeat after me:

• How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
• She sells seashells by the seashore.
• Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy wuzzy had no hair, Fuzzy wuzzy wasn't very fuzzy, was he?

Great job!

What are Tongue Twisters?

Now that we're warmed up, let's talk about tongue twisters. Tongue twisters are phrases that are difficult to say, especially at a fast pace. They usually contain alliteration (repeated consonant sounds) or near-rhyme.

Why are Tongue Twisters Useful?

So why are tongue twisters important for language learners?

• They help improve pronunciation and diction.
• They can be a fun way to practice speaking skills.
• They can also help with memorization and vocabulary building.

Practice Activity

Let's practice with some tongue twisters together:

• Six slimy snails slid slowly seaward.
• Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said this butter's bitter. If I bake this bitter butter, it would make my batter bitter.
• Unique New York, Unique New York, you know you need unique New York.

Great job everyone! Keep practicing those tongues and you'll soon become a master of phonetics.