c. Sound Grids

Use the cards you have made and set up a grid to compare two individual sounds.

2. Listening Discrimination Exercises

a. BINGO

Basic steps when using BINGO

n On a grid, write in words with some of the sounds you have been using. (Minimal pairs are good to use when using BINGO.) n Make a copy for the learner and keep a copy for yourself. n Say a word. n Have the learner cross out (or cover) the word she heard on her grid. n Continue saying words until the learner calls out "BINGO". n Discuss any difficulties that arose during the exercise and try additional follow-up exercises with those sounds.

Adapting BINGO to larger groups

With larger groups, cut one copy up into smaller pieces. Put these pieces into a hat and have the learners take turns choosing the words. (With more than one learner, it can be used for both listening discrimination and pronunciation practice.)

3. Other Exercises

a. Songs

Songs can be used to demonstrate English intonation as well as how English speakers link words and reduce sounds.

b. Poetry

Limericks can be used to practice sentence stress with learners. Clap out the stressed syllables for further aid.

Using haiku is also a good way to emphasize the number of syllables in speech. Your learner and you could even write one together.