Voiced and Unvoiced TH Sounds

Vanessa from Speak English with Vanessa teaches the pronunciation of the TH sound, focusing on both voiced and unvoiced variations. The lesson includes practical exercises using sentences and tips to help learners feel the difference between the two sounds. The video concludes with a challenge to mix both sounds and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Listening skills

• Vocabulary building

• TH pronunciation

• Grammar rules

What is the main challenge with the TH sound for learners?

• It is not used often

• It is difficult to differentiate

• It is too soft

• It is too loud

What is a characteristic of the voiced TH sound?

• It uses only air

• It is silent

• It is a nasal sound

• It involves the voice box

What is the first step in practicing the voiced TH sound?

• Using a mirror

• Writing sentences

• Listening to music

• Feeling the throat vibration

What is the role of the voice box in the voiced TH sound?

• It produces air

• It vibrates

• It remains inactive

• It changes pitch

Which sentence is used to practice the voiced TH sound?

• The cat sat on the mat

• Those friends that they know are going over there with them

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

What is the purpose of using your hand on your throat during practice?

• To check for air flow

• To feel the vibration of the voice box

• To improve posture

• To measure volume

Which of the following is NOT a voiced TH word from the practice sentence?

• Over

• Those

• Friends

• They

What is the unvoiced TH sound also called?

• Silent TH

• Aired TH

• Nasal TH

• Voiceless TH

How can you practice the unvoiced TH sound effectively?

• By clapping

• By singing

• By using a piece of paper

• By whispering