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

EWN well vs well

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.