Assignment: below you can find exercises to practise assimilation in English
Here are some exercises to practice assimilation in English:
## Minimal Pair Discrimination
- Listen to pairs of words that differ only by the assimilated sound, such as "good boy" vs "good toy". Decide if the words are the same or different.
- Example pairs:
- "good boy" vs "good toy"
- "green bag" vs "green flag"
- "have to" vs "have two"
## Dictation
- Listen to short phrases or sentences containing assimilated sounds and write down what you hear.
- Example sentences:
- "I'm going to the park."
- "She wants to eat sushi."
- "We have to go now."
## Sentence Repetition
- Repeat short phrases or sentences after a native speaker, focusing on pronouncing the assimilated sounds correctly.
- Example sentences:
- "I'm going to the store."
- "We have to finish this project."
- "She wants to learn French."
## Reading Aloud
- Read short passages out loud, paying attention to pronouncing assimilated sounds naturally.
- Example passage:
"I'm going to the park to meet my friend. We have to finish our homework before we can play. She wants to learn how to ride a bike."
## Conversation Practice
- Practice short conversations with a partner, focusing on using assimilated sounds in natural speech.
- Example conversation:
A: "What are you going to do today?"
B: "I'm going to the library to study."
A: "We have to finish our project by tomorrow."
B: "She wants to get an A on the test."
The key is to practice listening to and producing assimilated sounds in a variety of contexts, from minimal pairs to full conversations. With regular practice, you'll be able to assimilate sounds more naturally in your English speech.