E-02.05 Recognize, Pronounce & Contrast Focus Points in Place Names, Phrases & Sentences

Sections 5.A to 5.D (Focus Points) of Part Two-5: Talk About Places, of Pronunciation Practice (Before Speaking) pages 38-44 + 4.5 Answer Key Pages 7 + 5 = 12 pages Who It’s For: High-Beginning & Above Developers of Oral-Language Skills About to Make  Speech More Expressive by Identifying & Emphasizing (Syllables That Are) Focal Points  Why It’s Useful: Expanding on E-02.04 Part Two-5 of Beginners’ Before Speaking with Pronunciation Principles, these Pronunciation Practice sections advise emphasizing focal points in phrases as a technique for making speech easier to hear or comprehend. To this end, it also includes practice in reduction or de-emphasis of unstressed syllables. Grid-Like Activities + paired Exercises in Getting & Giving Street Directions & Locating Places on Maps augment its effectiveness. So might checking relevant responses to those of a Pronunciation Practice (PrPr) Answer Key.   What You’ll Do:  [1]  Segment 5-A gets right into paired Exchange