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.
Duck vs Duck
The duck flapped its wings as he ducked under the branch. Another duck flew by just as he had to duck again. He laughed, saying even the ducks made him duck.
PIE SPEAK: Duck - Same spelling, different meaning.
Pronunciation
Animal = DUHK (noun)
To lower head quickly = DUHK (verb)
Intonation Practice
The DUHK swam in the pond.
DUHK your head!
We fed a DUHK at the park.
He had to DUHK under the beam.
Expression Tip
DUHK = bird or action — context is key.