Intermediate Level Revision: Pronunciation of -ed

1. Classify the following verbs according to their pronunciation in the past simple tense, that is, /d/, /t/ or /id/. There are ten answers for each column.

allowed - asked - cracked - cried - damaged - decided - encouraged - ended - flooded - guessed - included - jailed - killed - landed - loved - missed - mixed - pasted - relaxed - repeated - shaved - slipped - stopped - tasted - visited - wasted - washed - watched - welcomed - yawned

2. Complete the rules for the pronunciation of regular verbs in the past.

a. When the regular verb ends in a vowel sound or voiced consonant sound, the -ed ending is pronounced /_____ /.

b. When the regular verb ends in an unvoiced consonant sound, the -ed ending is pronounced /_____ /.

c. The -ed ending is pronounced /id/ when the verb ends in the consonant sounds _____ and _____ .


In case you need more practice with regular verbs, have a look at this website if you want to test yourself. Remember, try to read out the verbs to practice your own pronunciation as you progress with the exercise:

http://club.telepolis.com/phonetics/afoneticedd.html

Photocopy donations

Hi again,

Please let me remind you that a donation of 4€ is felt to be necessary in order to cover for the expenses derived from the extra photocopies you'll be getting throughout the course.

I'll be collecting all the students' donations in one single envelope which will be taken to the photocopy room. Please feel free to hand in your donations at the beginning/end of the class or during the break.

Cheers

Textbooks and resources for NA1

Hi all!

These are the books we'll be using during the year 2008-09:

First Certificate Expert NEW EDITION (Student's Book) (Longman)*



* Please note bookshops are starting to sell the newest edition of the book (i.e. the one with the text 'NEW EDITION' and 'With December 2008 exam specifications" on the upper-right side corner).

In case you purchased the old edition, please return the book to your bookshop and exchange it for the new one, as the contents inside are quite different from each other.

First Certificate Language Practice (with key) (MacMillan) **



** The editions of this grammar book may vary. If you have a previous edition you do not really need to buy the newest one, as most of the contents may be similar.

As I said before in class, the Grammar book is to be done independently as we progress in the course, so you do not need to take it to class every day unless you feel like doing so.

Recommended readings: To be arranged.

Welcome

Hi everyone,

First of all, a warm welcome to all those NA-1 students who have decided to visit this blog. Here you will find useful information regarding the contents seen in class, along with extra activities, audio and video in English, and lots of useful things so that you can practice on your own outside the classroom.

Please, stay tuned and visit us regularly for more details.

See you soon!