Hi, this is Amy with Go Places English, and today I have some homework for you. This homework is intended to help you practice and perfect the pronunciation of your American English vocabulary and some of your linking and reductions. It is also intended to help you master American English cadence.

If you have not seen the linking and reduction videos, please watch those videos. You can find them in the playlist titled “Linking & Reduction.” This video will serve as additional practice to those lessons. I have also added vocabulary words that are often difficult to pronounce.

Also, listen and notice the cadence of the sentences. In American English, emphasis is given to certain words or syllables in a sentence. Try repeating and practicing the rhythm of spoken American English.

I encourage you to record yourself saying the practice sentences aloud. Play back your recording and compare it to my pronunciation. This will help you identify problem areas in your pronunciation.

Are you ready?

Repeat the following with me.

What do you want?

Would you like that for here or to go?

Do you want any coffee?

Don’t you like coffee?

There are many old, historical churches throughout Europe.

I feel more comfortable staying home.

I’m kind of uncomfortable.

The contestants were not prepared for the competition.

The most recent statistics are extraordinary.

It was a heart pounding adventure.

He started donating blood last year.

There are many fascinating places in the world.

I’m particularly interested in statistics.

Autumn is my favorite season.

I thought you liked the curtains.

California has been in a drought for several years.

Her daughter lived in the mountains.

You can hear the children’s laughter in the other room.

She is an inspiration to me.

We can meet later in the week if it’s more convenient.

Actually we can meet anytime.

They’ve lived here for 13 years.

It sounds like you have a bad cough.

These sentences are too easy.

My English gets better and better.

Good job! Keep practicing, record yourself so you can hear your improvement. Now try practicing your own sentences.

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