Linking Consonants to Vowels

Pay attention to the final consonant sounds linking with initial vowel sounds
A: Did you see Laura’s apple computer?
B : Yes, it came with a printer.
 http://vocaroo.com/i/s14BIfjDCjS3

A: Don’t laugh at me, but I do miss everyone.
B: That’s alright. It’s difficult when you move away.
 http://vocaroo.com/i/s1ergRU7cKaa

A: If I wish on a star , what will happen?
B: I don’t know , but it’s always worth a try.  
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A : Now, how do I save all of this?
B: Click “save as”
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A: Why don’t you like him?
B: He lies all the time.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0iyg08t3r6o

A: I think they’re announcing the news on April eighth.
B: No, they’re announcing the news on September eighth.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0v8uTEDmzZL


Pay attention to the linking of final consonant clusters to initial vowel sounds.
last offer
This is your last offer.
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next up
Who is next up to bat?
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He forgot to put the belt on his pants.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1GwpSoAb3sf
Canadians love corn on the cob with butter.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0TOcJvUZGgC
Adrenalin causes muscles in your stomach to tense up.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1dpIH3R2Ryk
In North America, the number of foreign college students is up.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s19kTr2I4B5e
Fast food restaurants are providing healthier choices for customers.
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0ds3XrBQc0B
"Brave Heart” was the film of the year in 1995.
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A good exercise for losing weight is to ride a bicycle or dance a lot.http://vocaroo.com/i/s0Wzcnip9Nne

Link the final consonant sound to the initial vowel sound


break on
He made a break on the page.      
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drop all
He wanted to drop all the capitals.
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tab over
Tab over to the next column.
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lock every
Don’t forget to lock every door.http://vocaroo.com/i/s0O1SAWMWS1s

Choose the appropriate phrasal verbs to complete the sentences below.

Record yourself reading the sentences.
Don't forget to link the final consonant sound to the initial vowel sound.

Compare your pronunciation with the audio. drop out, ask out, break in, bring up, fade away, egg on, put off,
get over, look over, hand out, make up, rub out, pop in

1.Please ______ for a short visit next time your in town. pop in
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2.If you ____ of university, you may not get the job you want. drop out
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3.Do you think the company can ______ the losses from last year? make up
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4.Meetings serve to _____ any issues that need to be discussed. bring up
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5.Use this eraser to _________ your mistakes. rub out
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6.Why do you _________your brother to cause trouble? egg on 
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7.The memories of September 11 will never __________. fade away
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8.How long can the insurance company __________ paying us? put off
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9.Businesses often _______ a potential customer for lunch. ask out
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10.Sometimes it is a good idea to _________ new management from outside a company. bring in

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Record yourself reading the following passage.

Listen to your recording.

Are you satisfied with your pronunciation?

"Schools and universities everywhere are buying computers, rewiring systems and logging their students onto the Internet.The most effective teaching engages students in explorations and problem-solving activities, and it is recognized that this technology can contribute to active learning by offering ideas and activities for growing minds. The Internet connects students to a world they could never have known on a physical level and to people on a world wide scale."
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1vNHLlywrNq