1. Word stress.
Word stress
The stress in a word is the part that we accent or emphasise.
For example, in the word football, the stress is on the first syllable; foot. We can represent the stress pattern like this: (Oo).
Match the words to the stress patterns.
2. Word stress.
Put the words in the correct boxes, according to the stress pattern. This exercise is in two parts. Scroll down to see the second part.
Part 1
Now put these words in the correct box.
Part 2
3. Listen and repeat.
Now listen to, repeat and record the words. Use the correct word stress. Note: This exercise doesn't give feedback on the correct stress.
3. Practise word stress.
Listen, and put the words in the order that you hear them. Then listen again, and practise saying the words with the correct word stress. The first and last examples are done for you.
4. Listen and read.
Listen and read as the speaker talks about technology. Practise reading the text aloud.
Like most people, the device I use the most is my mobile. I always have it with me and probably look at it about every 15 minutes. Mobiles are amazing these days because you can do so much with them; be online, be in touch with friends, take photos, listen to music, watch movies and even do work. The disadvantage is that we spend so much time looking at them and not concentrating on what is happening around us. I think it’s a good idea to turn your mobile off in the evening and do something different. Technology can be wonderful, but it can also be a distraction. I don’t know if that’s good or bad.
5. Speaking.
Listen and follow. Then read and record the text about technology.
5. Practise speaking.
Can you remember? Choose the words that the speaker says. Then listen again, and practise reading the transcript aloud.