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.
Row vs Row
They sat in the first row before learning how to row. Once class ended, they took the boat to row across the lake. The view from the front row made them want to row every weekend.
PIE SPEAK: Row - Same spelling and sound, different meaning.
Pronunciation
A line = ROE (noun)
To paddle a boat = ROU (verb)
Intonation Practice
Sit in the front ROE.
Let’s ROU the boat.
The second ROE was empty.
They’ll ROU across the lake.
Expression Tip
ROE = things in line. ROU = movement.