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Listen and Repeat

Overview

Students listen to words and sentences and repeat them with correct pronunciation and rhythm.

Learning Objective
Students improve pronunciation through careful listening and repetition.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Explain that the focus of the activity is to listen carefully and copy the sounds as closely as possible.
  2. 2 Say a word or short sentence clearly while students listen without speaking.
  3. 3 Ask the whole class to repeat the word together, focusing on stress and rhythm.
  4. 4 Repeat the process several times, gradually increasing the length of phrases.
  5. 5 Divide the class into groups and ask each group to repeat after you.
  6. 6 Listen carefully and correct any common pronunciation errors.
  7. 7 Encourage students to exaggerate sounds slightly to improve clarity.
  8. 8 Finish by asking students which sounds were difficult and practise them again.

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Variations

  • Use a whisper chain.
  • Group competition for accuracy.
  • Students lead repetition.
More information

Teach: repeat, stress, sound, rhythm.

Slow down speech and repeat more often.

Are students improving accuracy and confidence?

No materials needed.

Students may repeat without listening carefully.

Repetition supports pronunciation and fluency.

Activity details
Secondary Easy 10 minutes no prep Whole Class Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Pronunciation Listening