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.
Match vs Match
They went to a soccer match wearing matching shirts. The match was exciting, and their matchy outfits made them easy to spot. After the match, someone said they were a perfect match.
PIE SPEAK: Match - Same spelling, different meaning.
Pronunciation
A game = MATCH (noun)
Something that goes together = MATCH (verb)
Intonation Practice
We watched a tennis MATCH.
These socks MATCH.
The MATCH lasted two hours.
Their outfits MATCH perfectly.
Expression Tip
MATCH = game or a pair. Listen for activity vs. appearance.