Intonation in English - Videos for ESL teachers and ESL students

The video tutorial explains intonation, the rise and fall of voice in speech. It covers how intonation is similar to tone in some languages and provides examples of rising and falling intonation. Falling intonation is used in commands, statements, and certain questions, while rising intonation is used in yes-no questions and question tags. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand the nuances of intonation in English.

What is intonation primarily concerned with?

• The volume of the voice

• The speed of speech

• The rise and fall of the voice

• The clarity of pronunciation

Which of the following sentences typically ends with a falling intonation?

• Put your pencil down.

• Are you coming?

• You like pizza, don't you?

• Is it raining?

In which type of sentence does the intonation usually fall?

• Yes/no questions

• Commands

• Question tags

• Exclamations

Which type of question typically uses rising intonation?

• Who, what, where questions

• Commands

• Statements

• Yes/no questions

What is a common feature of question tags in terms of intonation?

• They always fall

• They always rise

• They start high and fall

• They start low and rise