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Liege, a city along the meuse river

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To make the /g/ sound:
To make /g/, lift the back of your tongue and press it against the soft palate, above your throat. Push air out of your throat, stopping it briefly behind your tongue before releasing it. Vibrate your vocal cords.

Use the and buttons above to compare your pronunciation to the words below:

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In Words

The /g/ sound plays an important role in the difference between the paired words below.

Listen to each pair, paying attention to how the first word differs from the second.
cane | gain back | bag ankle | angle lock | log

Record yourself repeating the words, making sure to focus on the pronunciation of /g/. Then, compare it to the model recording. If you need help, check out the animated video to see exactly how to pronounce the sound.

Repeat this exercise several times a day. As with any skill, improving takes repetition and practice.

Here are several common words that include /g/. It's a good idea to be comfortable with their pronunciation.

Listen to how each word is pronounced, focusing on /g/. Notice how /g/ can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a word.
agree ago growth goods guarantee drag

Record yourself repeating the words, making sure to focus on the pronunciation of /g/. Compare your recording to the model recording.

Repeat this exercise several times a day.

See the "What's next?" section below for more practice tips.

In Sentences

It's important to go beyond single words when you practice sounds in English. Tongue twisters (difficult-to-pronounce sentences) are a great way to train your tongue to pronounce /g/ in a stream of speech.

Listen to how each tongue twister is pronounced. Be sure to note the sounds or words that might be challenging for you, and how many times you will pronounce /g/.
Lady Gaga gave me a grand green grape.
The ghost got a gecko. The ghost got a gecko. The ghost got a gecko.

Record yourself repeating each tongue twister. Try it slowly first, and then gradually increase to a fluid, natural-feeling pace.

Repeat this exercise several times a day. You can try creating your own tongue twisters, too!

Pronunciation practice is even more effective in a meaningful context. Here are several sentences with /g/ that you may find yourself saying frequently.

Listen to how each sentence is pronounced. Which word(s) include /g/?
The gross annual income is $55,000.
Let's get started.

Record yourself repeating each sentence, focusing on the pronunciation of /g/.

Repeat this exercise several times a day.

See the "What's next?" section below for more practice tips.

What's next?

Schedule a One-to-One Session to learn more about this sound and how to master it. Receiving direct, personalized feedback on your pronunciation is an excellent way to pinpoint your strengths and areas for improvement.
Also, here are some great ways to make pronunciation practice more effective and relevant to you:

* Compile important vocabulary with /g/ from your field of study, résumé, and other interests. Practice these words by recording yourself pronouncing them and writing authentic sentences that use them in context.

* Think of scenarios you are likely to encounter in your daily life (e.g. talking to a fellow student or colleague, interviewing for a job) and write role plays that could include words with /g/. This will prepare you to use them spontaneously.

* Attend Conversation Hour with the goal of focusing on your pronunciation of /g/.

* Check out the helpful links and resources that TfCS recommends for extra practice, particularly Rachel's English.

◀ Back to Consonants and Vowels

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To make the /g/ sound: To make /g/, lift the back of your tongue and press it against the soft palate, above your throat. Push air out of your throat, stopping it briefly behind your tongue before releasing it. Vibrate your vocal cords.

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Entertainment

stadium

a large open building around a sports field

thriller

an exciting film

animation

a film that uses drawings not actors

documentary

a factual film

episode

one of the several programmes in a TV series

fantasy

a story about magic or unreal things

violent

using force or weapons to hurt people

prefer

to like one thing more than another

bird

an animal that can fly

rock

a large, heavy stone

flower

the coloured parts of a plant

sea

the large area of water that covers a lot of the earth

sky

the sky is everything above you when you are outside.

fruit

things like apples and oranges that have seeds inside them, and that you can eat.

grass

a low green plant that grows all over the ground

tree

a big, tall plant with lots of branches and leaves

kangaroo

an animal that lives in Australia. It jumps on very strong back legs

like

to think something is good

perfume

a liquid with a strong sweet smell

mountain

a very high hill

species

a type of animal or plant.

rainforest

a large growth of trees and other plants in a hot area of the world where there is a lot of rain

team

a group of people working together

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Free English Vocabulary Flashcards and Study Games about life Elementary U 9

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Study free English Vocabulary flashcards about life Elementary U 9 created by nifferball to improve your grades. Matching game, word search puzzle, and other study games also available.

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Hey, Kai!
Hi.
Kai, do you like to paint?
No, I don't like to paint.
Do you like to dance?
I do not like to dance.
Do you like to play sports?
Yes, I like to play sports.
What sports do you like to play?
I like to play soccer.

Hi, Kim!
Hi, Ryan.
Kim, do you like to study?
No, Ryan. I, I really don't like to study.
Do you like to sleep?
Yes! I really like to sleep.
Do you like to cook?
Yeah, most of the time I like to cook.
Do you like to dance?
I love dancing.
Do you like to ride horses?
I love riding horses.
Thanks, Kim.
You're welcome, Ryan.

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Hey, Kai!
Hi.
Kai, do you like to paint?
No, I don't like to paint.
Do you like to dance?
I do not like to dance.
Do you like to play sports?
Yes, I like to play sports.
What sports do you like to play?
I like to play soccer.

Hi, Kim!
Hi, Ryan.
Kim, do you like to study?
No, Ryan. I, I really don't like to study.
Do you like to sleep?
Yes! I really like to sleep.
Do you like to cook?
Yeah, most of the time I like to cook.
Do you like to dance?
I love dancing.
Do you like to ride horses?
I love riding horses.
Thanks, Kim.
You're welcome, Ryan.

There are no notes for this quiz.

Gapfill

Vocabulary
Complete the sentences using the words below.

love do dancing don't to not ride study really sleep really cook most dance

Quiz by: rmd
Description: Kai and Kim tell Ryan about things they like to do, don't like to do, REALLY like to do, and love doing.
Beginning

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Vocabulary
Complete the sentences using the words below.

love do dancing don't to not ride study really sleep really cook most dance

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Hey, Kai! Hi. Kai, do you like to paint? No, I don't like to paint. Do you like to dance? I do not like to dance. Do you like to play sports? Yes, I like to play sports. What sports do you like to play? I like to play soccer.