VOWELS · CONTRAST 01 / 11
/i/ vs /ɪ/
/i/
SOUND
SENTENCE
We need to keep these three receipts.
/wi nid tə kip ðiz θri rɪˈsits/
/ɪ/
SOUND
SENTENCE
This little kitten is sitting in the kitchen.
/ðɪs ˈlɪɾəl ˈkɪtən ɪz ˈsɪɾɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈkɪtʃən/
CREATE YOUR SECOND BRAIN · LESSON 3
American English
Sound Contrasts
Primero escucha y compara los sonidos. Después practica el shadowing de la conversación.
Shadowing — Making Plans
Escucha el audio completo y compara las tres representaciones de la misma conversación. La tercera versión muestra reducciones posibles del inglés americano conversacional; no todas tienen que escucharse exactamente así en cada reproducción.
One continuous audio · same audio in all 3 sections
A
I was thinking that maybe we could grab dinner at that new Italian restaurant downtown before catching the 8 PM movie. Unless you'd prefer to just stay in and order takeout instead.
B
No, actually, that sounds pretty good. I've been wanting to check that place out for a while. Have you heard anything about it?
A
Yeah, a couple of friends went there last weekend, and they said the food was amazing. Apparently, their pasta's really good.
B
Oh, nice. I'm definitely down. What time were you thinking?
A
I don't know, maybe around six? That should give us plenty of time to eat and get to the theater.
B
Yeah, that works. Oh, wait. Do you think we need to make a reservation?
A
That's probably a good idea. I'll give 'em a call and see if they have anything available.
B
Perfect. Just let me know what they say, and I'll meet you there.
A
Sounds good. I'll text you in a bit.
B
Awesome. See ya later!