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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 Henry hesitate during his hike, and what motivated him to keep going?

  2. Language Focus:
    Find two examples of words with a pronounced H and one with a silent H. How can listeners tell the difference?

  3. Discussion:
    Silent letters can be confusing when speaking or listening to English. How do silent letters affect your understanding or confidence in using certain words?

Words Starting with "H" (Including Silent H)

Henry had a habit of hiking up the highest hills. He happily hauled his heavy backpack, hoping to find hidden hillsides. However, halfway up, he hesitated. The honest hiker knew he had hurried too much. He humbly held onto hope, taking a huge breath and continuing his hike. With heroic effort, he reached the top and found a historic house hidden behind hedges.

P - Pronunciation

Read the following words aloud:

  • Henry – 2 syllables

  • habit – 2 syllables

  • hiking – 2 syllables

  • highest – 2 syllables

  • happily – 3 syllables

  • hauled – 1 syllable

  • heavy – 2 syllables

  • honest – 2 syllables (silent H)

  • historic – 3 syllables

  • hedges – 2 syllables

I - Intonation

Pay attention to how stressing different words can change the rhythm and meaning.

E - Expression

Read with energy and enthusiasm to match the adventurous tone.

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.

http://www.englishwnabi.com
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