This activity will help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and give short, informal presentations. You will be able to hear real ESOL learners trying out the activities, and compare your speaking with theirs. In this activity, Iwona talks about money.
Can you say these English sounds? Practise saying words like ‘light’ and 'right' which contain the consonant sounds /l/ and /r/
Can you say these English sounds? Practise saying words like ‘shape’ and 'sheep' which contain the vowel sounds /eɪ/ and /i:/
Can you say these English sounds? Practise saying words like ‘came’ and 'game' which contain the consonant sounds /k/ and /g/.
Can you say these English sounds? Practise saying words like ‘sip’ and 'zip' which contain the consonant sounds /s/ and /z/.
Can you say these English sounds? Practise saying words like 'town' and 'down' which contain the consonant sounds /t/ and /d/.
Can you say these English sounds? Practise saying words like bed and bid which have the short vowel sounds of /e/ and /ɪ/.
Watch and listen to the video, which shows someone posting a parcel to somebody in a different country.
Watch and listen to the video, which shows some friends celebrating together by going out for dinner.
Do you know who lives in your neighbourhood? Getting to know the people who live near you is an important part of everyday life.