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.

Well vs Well

Audio Block
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He wasn’t feeling well, so he sat near the well for some fresh air. The well had been on his property for years. After a while, he said he felt well again.


PIE SPEAK: Well - Same spelling, different meaning.

Pronunciation

  • In good health = WELL (adjective)

  • Water source = WELL (noun)

Intonation Practice

  • She feels WELL today.

  • They built a WELL near the farm.

  • Are you doing WELL?

  • The old WELL is deep.

Expression Tip
Look for clues — people = health, places = water.