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A Letter To A Friend

Question: How do personal letters (or messages) impact relationships differently than texts or social media?

PIE Information:

  1. P (Pronunciation)

    • Vocabulary in the text:

      • Idiom: Slow down and enjoy life

      • Phrasal Verbs: Catch up, Get together

      • Homonyms: Wind (air movement) / Wind (to relax).

  2. I (Intonation)

    • Stress these words to convey warmth:

      • letter, catch, together, enjoy, free

  3. E (Expression)

    • Yes, this reading should be expressive to convey friendly and heartfelt emotion.