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.

Read vs Read

He read the book yesterday but wants to read it again today. Last night, he read three chapters. Tonight, he plans to read even more.

PIE SPEAK: Read - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.

Pronunciation

  • Present tense = REED (verb)

  • Past tense = RED (verb)

Intonation Practice

  • I like to REED at night.

  • She RED the whole book.

  • He will REED it again.

  • We RED the instructions.

Expression Tip
REED = now. RED = past. Use time clues to know which.