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.

Flat vs Flat

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She moved into a flat with flat floors and a flat ceiling. Her friend loved how flat the surfaces were, saying it was the flattest flat she’d ever seen.


PIE SPEAK: Flat - Same spelling, different meaning.

Pronunciation

  • Level or smooth = FLAT (adjective)

  • An apartment = FLAT (noun) (British)

Intonation Practice

  • The road is FLAT here.

  • They rented a FLAT in London.

  • Keep your back FLAT.

  • Their FLAT is near the park.

Expression Tip
FLAT = shape or place. The words around it show the meaning.