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.
Key vs Key
She held the key tightly and repeated the key steps in her mind. The key to success, she thought, was to remember every key move. Finally, she used her key to unlock the door.
PIE SPEAK: Key - Same spelling and sound, different meaning.
Pronunciation
Unlocks things = KEE (noun)
Important/essential = KEE (adjective)
Intonation Practice
Use this KEE to open the door.
The KEE idea is simple.
Don’t lose your KEE!
That’s a KEE point to remember.
Expression Tip
Same sound — focus on whether it’s a physical object or an idea.