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Connected speech: from citation form to natural speech

Phonics · Connected speech · C2 · 25 min. Compare careful and natural transcriptions of everyday phrases, choose the most natural IPA version and transcribe connected speech yourself.

About this worksheet

Compare careful and natural transcriptions of everyday phrases, choose the most natural IPA version and transcribe connected speech yourself.

Level
C2
Category
Phonics
Topic
Connected speech
Time
About 25 minutes
Exercises
Key words, Matching, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Key words: Read the two versions aloud and notice what changes.
  • Matching: Match each phrase to its natural connected form.
  • Multiple choice: Which transcription best shows natural connected speech in British Eng
  • Speaking / writing task: Transcribe the phrases as they would sound in relaxed British speech.

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