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.
Live vs Live
They live in the city and often watch live shows. Last week, a live jazz concert was just blocks from where they live. Watching it live made them feel alive.
PIE SPEAK: Live - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.
Pronunciation
To reside = LIV/Lea-Va (verb)
Happening now = LIEV/LIE-Va (adjective)
Intonation Practice
They LIV near the coast.
It’s a LIEV concert!
Where do you LIV?
This is LIEV on TV.
Expression Tip
LIV = residence. LIEV = happening now. Context matters!