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SPEAKING CORRECTLY
Say the following words aloud. Ask your teacher and friends if you pronounced them correctly:
Your World Chair Wear
Also, try saying these words aloud:
Sun / Son Sail / Sale Tail / Tale
Notice how some words with similar spellings are pronounced differently, while others with different spellings
are pronounced the same. The best way to learn correct pronunciation is by listening carefully.
PHONETICS
Phonetics is the study of the sounds we make when we speak. Each word is composed of sounds. For example,
the word “dog” consists of three sounds: d-o-g. Similarly, “cat” consists of three sounds: c-a-t. The English
alphabet has 26 letters, but each letter can be pronounced in different ways in different words. We use more
than 26 sounds when speaking English, which is why spelling and pronunciation often do not match.
TYPES OF SOUNDS
English words are made up of three basic types of sounds:
1. Vowels 2. Diphthongs (combination sounds of two vowels) 3. Consonants
Type Explanation Example Pronunciation in Hindi
Vowels The English alphabet has five vowels The letter ‘e’ in “pen” isu
(a, e, i, o, u), but 12 vowel sounds. Each
vowel can be pronounced differently.
Diphthongs A diphthong is a combination of two The sound ‘oi’ in ckWby
vowel sounds. “boil”
Consonants Any sound that is neither a vowel nor a The letters ‘b’ and ‘k’ cqd
diphthong. in “book”
SESSION 7 Greetings and Introduction
When starting a conversation, we use specific words and phrases known as greetings. These are essential for
initiating interactions with friends, acquaintances, or strangers.
TYPES OF GREETINGS
Greetings vary based on the context and the relationship with the person being addressed. They can be
categorised as formal or informal.
Formal Greetings: Used in professional settings or when addressing people you do not know well, such
as in workplaces, schools, or with elders. Examples include:
Greeting Reply
Good morning, everyone! Good morning!
Hello, Sir. How are you today? I’m well, thank you. How about you?
Informal Greetings: Used with friends, family, or familiar individuals. Examples include:
Greeting Reply
Hey there! Hi! How’s it going?
Hi! Good to see you. Hi! It’s great to see you too.
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