Common English Pronunciation Errors for Spanish Speakers

Common English Pronunciation Errors for Spanish Speakers

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video addresses a common pronunciation mistake made by Spanish speakers when speaking English, specifically adding an extra vowel sound before words starting with 's' followed by a consonant. The instructor, along with Frank from Spain, demonstrates this issue with examples and provides correct pronunciation practice. The video includes exercises with words and sentences to help learners improve their English pronunciation and sound more natural. The key takeaway is to avoid adding an extra vowel sound in such cases.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common mistake Spanish speakers make when speaking English?

They add an extra consonant at the end of words.

They replace 'S' with 'Z'.

They omit the 'S' sound entirely.

They add an extra vowel sound before words starting with 'S' followed by a consonant.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the extra vowel sound typically occur in English words for Spanish speakers?

Before words starting with 'P'.

Before words starting with 'T'.

Before words starting with 'S' followed by a consonant.

Before words starting with 'S' followed by a vowel.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Frank's demonstration in the video?

To show how to add extra sounds in English.

To explain the history of the English language.

To demonstrate the correct pronunciation of English words without the extra vowel sound.

To teach Spanish grammar.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the word 'study' typically pronounced by Spanish speakers?

STudy

Tudy

Sudy

ESTudy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the incorrect way Spanish speakers might pronounce 'I speak Spanish'?

I speak Spanish

I aspeak Spanish

I speak aSpanish

I speak Spanisha

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct practice sentence from the video?

I want to a study in a United States.

I want to study in a United States.

I want to a study in the United States.

I want to study in the United States.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key advice given at the end of the video?

Avoid adding extra vowel sounds to improve English pronunciation.

Speak faster to sound more fluent.

Add extra vowel sounds to sound more natural.

Focus on grammar rather than pronunciation.