1. Word / phrase: Company
Teaching
Pronunciation (phonemes, stress):
Three syllables.
Company- stress on the first syllable;
[ˈkʌmpənɪ]
Anticipated problems with pronunciation:
Stress on the wrong syllable;
Pronounce first syllable with “o” sound.
Solution(s):
Drill the word in the form 2-2-1
Form (Part(s) of speech, collocation, (ir)regularity):
Part of speech – Noun.
Anticipated problems with form:
Ss might think that the word should be written like “compane”; “compani”
Solution(s):
Write down on the board the word and show that last letter is “y”, not “e” or “I”
2. Word / phrase: Exercise
Teaching
Pronunciation (phonemes, stress):
Stress on the first syllable.
/ˈeksəsaɪz/
Anticipated problems with pronunciation:
Ss can pronounce the letter “r”.
Solution(s):
Drill 2-2-1. And show on the board.
Form (Part(s) of speech, collocation, (ir)regularity):
Part of speech – noun.
Anticipated problems with form:
Ss may think that it is written “exersise”
Solution(s):
Write on WB. Underline if necessary the letter “c”
3. Word / phrase: Police
Teaching
Pronunciation (phonemes, stress):
Two syllables. Stress on the second one.
/pəˈlis/
Anticipated problems with pronunciation:
Strongly pronounce the letter “o”
Solution(s):
Drill 2-2-1
Form (Part(s) of speech, collocation, (ir)regularity):
Noun.
Anticipated problems with form:
Ss may think it is written “polise”
Solution(s):
Write down on the board the word and underline letter “c”
4. Word / phrase: Correct
Teaching
Pronunciation (phonemes, stress):
Two syllables. Stress on the second one.
/kəˈrɛkt/
Anticipated problems with pronunciation:
Strongly pronounce the letter “o”
Solution(s):
Drill 2-2-1
Form (Part(s) of speech, collocation, (ir)regularity):
Adjective.
Anticipated problems with form:
Ss may think it is written “Korekt”
Solution(s):
Write down on the board the word and underline letters “c”
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