Listening Comprehension: AA [_], American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial focuses on differentiating vowel sounds in English. It begins with an introduction to the concept of vowel sound differentiation, followed by exercises contrasting the 'bat' sound with the 'bed' sound, and then the 'bat' sound with the 'father' sound. Each word is repeated twice to aid in listening comprehension.

What is the main task described in the introduction of the exercise?

• To improve reading speed.

• To identify the 'as in bat' sound.

• To learn new vocabulary words.

• To practice spelling.

Which word pair is used to contrast the 'as in bat' sound with the 'aunt as in bed' sound?

• Sand and Gas

• Ban and Man

• Pen and Said

• That and Bed

In the first set of word pairs, which word is repeated twice?

• Said

• Gas

• Head

• Man

What is the vowel sound contrasted with 'as in bat' in the second set of word pairs?

• Ah as in Father

• Ee as in See

• Oo as in Boot

• I as in Bit

Which word pair is used to contrast the 'as in bat' sound with the 'Ah as in Father' sound?

• Pond and Hat

• Band and Rock

• Nat and Pat

• Cop and Hat