Speaking Prompts
Read the prompt, listen to the audio, then record your voice. Focus on PIE — pronunciation, intonation, and expression — to clearly show the meaning of similar-sounding or same-looking words.
Bow vs Bow
She tied a bow in her hair and took a bow after performing. The bow stayed in place as she bowed again. Everyone clapped for the girl with the bow who gave a graceful bow.
PIE SPEAK: Bow - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.
Pronunciation
To bend = BOH (rhymes with go) (verb)
Decorative ribbon = BOW (rhymes with cow) (noun)
Intonation Practice
She wore a red BOW.
He gave a polite BOH.
The gift had a shiny BOW.
Please BOH before you leave.
Expression Tip
BOW (cow) = ribbon. BOH (go) = bend/gesture. Use visual clues.