Mastering Connected Speech Techniques

The video tutorial by Hadar focuses on the concept of connected speech, emphasizing the importance of viewing sentences as connected units rather than separate words. It explains the technical aspects of connecting words, including vowel and consonant combinations, and provides advanced techniques for achieving natural speech flow. The tutorial also covers intrusive sounds and offers practice exercises to help learners master connected speech.

What is the primary focus of connected speech?

• To avoid using any consonants

• To emphasize each word separately

• To maintain a continuous flow of voice and breath

• To speak without any pauses

Why is it important to view sentences as chunks?

• It makes sentences longer

• It helps in understanding grammar

• It prevents speech from sounding choppy

• It allows for more pauses

What should you avoid doing between words in connected speech?

• Connecting

• Breathing

• Pausing

• Emphasizing

What is a challenging aspect of connected speech for non-native speakers?

• Connecting words with unfamiliar consonant combinations

• Using only vowels

• Avoiding all consonants

• Speaking without any pauses

Which combination is generally easier for speakers?

• Consonant to consonant

• Vowel to consonant

• Consonant to vowel

• Vowel to vowel

How should you handle two words ending and starting with the same consonant?

• Add a vowel between them

• Pause between the words

• Emphasize the first consonant

• Connect them as one long consonant

What happens when a word ends with a consonant and the next begins with a vowel?

• The consonant is dropped

• The consonant becomes part of the next word

• Both words are emphasized separately

• A vowel is added between them

What sound is often heard when connecting a back vowel to another vowel?

• A 'y' sound

• A 'w' sound

• A 't' sound

• A 'd' sound

What new sound is formed when a word ending in 't' is followed by a word starting with 'y'?

• A 'ch' sound

• A 'ph' sound

• A 'sh' sound

• A 'th' sound

What is a key practice tip for mastering connected speech?

• Focus only on vowel sounds

• Avoid making any mistakes

• Practice in isolation

• Connect words within the same unit