This is the last class on American English vowels. Previously, we covered all vowels. Below are a few simple steps I take to introduce diphthongs to my students:
- Explain the meaning of the word “diphthong”.
- Present the list of words with the five diphthongs.
- Students listen and repeat after me.
- Students read the words out loud as I walk around the classroom, listen and correct them if necessary.
Diphthongs are not the most difficult sounds for ELLs to pronounce, in my opinion. Normally, students can pronounce them well enough without being misunderstood (unlike many vowels, e.g. /i/ & /i:/)
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