Application of Intonation CD 1 Track 22 There is always at least one stressed word in a sentence and frequently you can have quite a fewif you are introducing a lot of new information or if you want to contrast severa l things. Look atthe paragraph i...
Exercise 1 -14: Make a Variable Stress Sentence CD 1 Track 21 Now you decide which words should be emphasized. Write a normal, everyday sentence with atleast seven words and put it through as many changes as possible. Try to make a pitch changefor ea...
Exercise 1-13: Variable Stress CD 1 Track 20 Notice how the meaning of the following sentence changes each time we change the stresspattern. You should be starting to feel in control of your sentences now. 1. What would you like ? This is the most co...
Exercise 1-12: Create Your Own Into nation Contrast CD 1 Track 19 Write a short sentence and indicate where you think the most normal intonation would be placed. Then, change the meaning of the sentence slightly and change the intonation accordingly....
Exercise 1-11: Translation CD 1 Track 18 Take the sentence I didn't say he stole the money and translate it into y our native language. Writeit down below, using whatever letters or characters you use in your language. _______________________________...
Exercise 1-9: Inflection CD 1 Track 16 Notice how the meaning changes, while the actual words stay the same. 1. I didn't say he stole the money. Someone else said it. 2. I didn't say he stole the money. That's not true at all. 3. I didn't say he stol...
Exercise 1-8: Meaning of Pretty CD 1 Track 15 Native speakers make a clear distinction between pretty easily (easily) and pretty easily (a littledifficult). Repe at the answers after me paying close attention to your stress. Question: How did you lik...
Exercise 1-7: Individual Practice CD 1 Track 14 Practice saying the sentences after the suggestion and the beep tone +. You will be given only ashort time in which to reply so that you won't have the leisure to overthink. Start speaking as soon asyou...
Exercise 1-6: Pitch and Meaning Change CD 1 Track 13 Practice saying the four sentences after me. Pay close attention to the changes in pitch that you mustmake to convey the different meanings intended. The words to be stressed are indicated in bold...
Exercise 1-5: Four Main Reason s for Intonation CD 1 Track 12 Depending on the situation, a word may be stressed for any of the following reasons: New Information Opinion Contrast Can't 1. New Information It sounds like rain. Rain is the new informat...
