
An introduction to what student can expect from this course.
Definition of three categories of tricky word pairs.
Definition of Homonyms. How we spell them, how we use them in sentences to show the different meanings of the word pairs. Teacher gives explanation and examples.
Definition of Homophones. How we spell the word pairs and how we use them in sentences to show the different meanings. Teacher gives explanation and examples.
Definition of Homographs. The same spelling, different meanings and perhaps most importantly, different pronunciation of the same spelling of the words. Teacher gives special attention to pronunciation to show how one word, spelt the same, has two different meanings depending on the context.
In this last lesson we are bringing the three categories together in two exercises.
Teacher wraps up lesson and thanks students.
English is a living language. You learn listen to it, you learn to speak it, you write it and you read it. You want to be good at. You want to understand the spoken word and you want others to understand you.
Learning a new language is not easy. Sometimes simple sometimes, sometimes difficult, but not impossible to master. With practice, practice and more practice you will improve your skills.
To study, to travel, to work and for leisure, knowing how to use English well can broaden your world and open wonderful opportunities. It's known as universal language.
But, English also has some quirks.
There are words that can cause us confusion. It can have the same spelling, but also a different spelling. It can have the sound the same, but also a different sound. But it will always used differently and have a different meaning?
It's important to gain the knowledge you need so that you can make sense of it and know the different contexts in which to use it.
I want to introduce you to three of its quirks. You might find it confusing at first. You might also recognise some of these words and have not always used it correctly.
Lets go on a little journey and learn some of these words. It will improve your writing, pronunciation and your vocabulary.