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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:
    What was the knight’s purpose for visiting the castle, and what did he find inside?

  2. Language Focus:
    Identify at least three words in the passage that contain silent letters, and explain which letter is silent in each.

  3. Discussion:
    How do silent letters impact your ability to spell or pronounce English words? Can you think of other silent-letter words that have caused confusion?

Words with Silent Letters

The knight silently approached the castle and knocked on the grand wooden door. Inside, a writer sat near the fireplace, knitting a scarf. The lamb beside her remained still, listening to the faint sound of the wind. The knight knew he had come to the right place, seeking knowledge from the wise scholar inside.

P - Pronunciation

Read the following words aloud:

  • knight (silent K) – 1 syllable

  • knocked (silent K) – 1 syllable

  • writer (silent W) – 2 syllables

  • knitting (silent K) – 2 syllables

  • lamb (silent B) – 1 syllable

  • castle (silent T) – 2 syllables

  • grand – 1 syllable

  • scholar (silent H) – 2 syllables

I - Intonation

Be aware of silent letters when pronouncing words clearly.

E - Expression

Read with a thoughtful and mysterious tone to match the 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.

http://www.englishwnabi.com
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