Pronouncing Vowels: Black and Red Sounds

The video tutorial focuses on differentiating two similar vowel sounds in English: 'at' and 'ah'. It explains the pronunciation differences, provides examples, and includes minimal pairs for practice. The tutorial also offers listening exercises to help learners identify these sounds in sentences. The session concludes with a summary and a final test to reinforce learning.

What is the main difference in mouth position between the 'red' and 'black' vowel sounds?

• The 'red' sound requires the lips to be tense.

• The 'black' sound requires the tongue to be on the roof of the mouth.

• The 'red' sound requires the mouth to be more open.

• The 'black' sound requires the mouth to be more open.

Which of the following is a minimal pair discussed in the video?

• Sit and Set

• Pen and Pan

• Dog and Dug

• Cat and Cot

In the listening practice, which sentence was used to differentiate between 'bet' and 'bat'?

• I found the bet.

• I found the bat.

• I lost the bat.

• I lost the bet.

What was the context given for the word 'rad' in the listening practice?

• It is a synonym for 'red'.

• It is an old-fashioned way of saying 'cool'.

• It is a type of clothing.

• It is a modern slang term.

Which sentence was used to practice the difference between 'letter' and 'ladder'?

• Where did I find that ladder?

• Where did I find that letter?

• Where did I put that ladder?

• Where did I put that letter?

What is the final test mentioned in the video?

• Listening to a new set of minimal pairs.

• Identifying the sounds in 'Extra English Practice'.

• Writing a sentence using both sounds.

• Practicing with a partner.

What should you do to identify the 'red' sound in 'Extra English Practice'?

• Look for the sound in 'Practice'.

• Look for the sound in 'Extra English'.

• Look for the sound in 'English'.

• Look for the sound in 'Extra'.