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.

Spring vs Spring

Audio Block
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Spring had arrived early, and he felt a spring in his step. He decided to spring over a puddle while enjoying the spring flowers. Nothing lifts his mood like spring.


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

Pronunciation

  • Season = SPRING (noun)

  • To jump/bounce = SPRING (verb)

Intonation Practice

  • Flowers bloom in SPRING.

  • He can SPRING over the fence.

  • SPRING is my favorite season.

  • Don’t SPRING into action too soon.

Expression Tip
SPRING = season or quick movement — use clues like bloom or jump to decide.