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.
Polish vs Polish
He had to polish his shoes before the Polish festival. At the Polish festival, he would give a speech. To work off his nerves, he began to polish the wooden floors. He was careful since the hall was filled with Polish decorations. Later that day, his family came over and his Polish aunt brought traditional food. He practiced his speech for them and everyone told him that his speech was polished.
PIE SPEAK: Polish - Same spelling, different sound, different meaning.
Pronunciation
To shine = pah-LISH (verb)
To make better + pah-LISH (verb)
From Poland = PO-lish (adjective)
He is learning Polish = PO-lish (noun)
Intonation Practice
She needs to pah-LISH her shoes.
He tried to pah-LISH his speech.
They enjoy PO-lish music.
Her PO-lish family came to visit.
Expression Tip
Say PO-lish when talking about people or culture. Say pah-LISH when it's an action.