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.
Wave vs Wave
She waved at him from the shore as a wave rolled in. Another wave splashed her feet, and she waved again. The wave knocked her hat off, but she laughed and waved once more.
PIE SPEAK: Wave - Same spelling, different meaning.
Pronunciation
Motion of hand = WAYV (verb)
Ocean movement = WAYV (noun)
Intonation Practice
Give a little WAYV!
A big WAYV hit the boat.
She smiled and WAYVD.
The WAYV knocked over the umbrella.
Expression Tip
WAYV = movement — body or water. Look at the setting for clues.