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Written By English w/ Nabi

  1. Listen to the Audio then try answering the questions that follow.

  2. Read the passage and compare it to what you heard.

Questions

  1. Comprehension:
    Why did the knight consider sleeping outside instead of staying at the inn?

  2. Language Focus:
    Identify three homonyms used in the reading and explain how their meanings change depending on the spelling or context.

  3. Discussion:
    Homonyms can make English tricky for learners. Have you ever confused two words that sound the same? How did you figure out the difference?

Words with Homonyms

The knight rode through the night, feeling a breeze so strong it blew off his blue cape. As he passed the inn, he knew he needed to rest, but he didn’t have the right fare for a room. The fair weather and the shining sun made him hope he could sleep outside. He decided to wait and see if there was a way to pay.

Pronunciation

Read the following words aloud:

  • knight / night – 1 syllable

  • blew / blue – 1 syllable

  • inn – 1 syllable

  • knew / new – 1 syllable

  • right / rite / write – 1 syllable

  • fare / fair – 1 syllable

I - Intonation

Be mindful of the homonyms, as they sound the same but have different meanings.

E - Expression

Read with a storytelling tone to enhance the medieval setting.

English w/ Nabi

Hello, I'm Nabi Blooms—a writer, illustrator, and English tutor with a simple goal: to help people improve their English skills one step at a time. My approach revolves around creating straightforward yet effective books that teach various concepts in a user-friendly manner.

I have a genuine love for helping others, and my tutoring style reflects this. I focus on honing one skill at a time to make the learning process manageable and enjoyable. Through my writing and illustrations, I aim to bring clarity to language learning, making it accessible to everyone.

My passion lies in assisting those learning English to sound more natural. I understand the challenges of mastering a new language, and I'm here to guide and support individuals on their linguistic journey. Whether it's through the pages of a book or in a tutoring session, I'm dedicated to making the process of learning English as seamless and enriching as possible.

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