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Short and long vowel sounds.
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Short and long vowel sounds.
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A, E, I, O and A are short vowel sounds.
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A, E, I, O and U are long vowel sounds.
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Let's learn.
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A as in cat.
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K, at, cat.
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P-A-N-Pan.
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B-A-G-Bag.
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H-A-D-Had.
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E as in pet.
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P-E-T-Pet.
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J-E-T-Jet.
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B-E-G-Beg.
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M-E-N-Men.
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I as in pin.
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P-I-N, pin.
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T-I-N, tin.
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B-I-G, big.
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B-I-N, bin.
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O as in pot.
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P-O-T, pot.
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H-O-T, hot.
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B-O-G, bog.
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H-O-G, hog.
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A as in cut.
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K-A-T, cut.
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K-A-B, cub.
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B-A-N, bun.
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G-A-M, gum.
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Now let us look at the long vowel sounds.
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Different ways of writing long E sound.
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Diagraph E as in rain.
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R A N rain.
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Sn A L snail.
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P A N T paint.
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Tr A N train.
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Magic E or split diagraph.
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as in name n a m name k a k cake b a k bake
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s a m same a y can also make long a sound as in d a d a h a
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Cl A, clay.
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Pl A, play.
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Different ways of writing long E sound.
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Digraph E as in B.
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Tr E, tree.
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Gr E, N, green.
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Sh Eep, sheep.
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EA can also make long E sound as in T B E E CH BEACH S E C
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L E F LEAF MAGIC E or SPLIT DIGRAPH P E T P E T
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T E M THEM e or split digraph.
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P-eat, peat.
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Th-eam, theme.
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Eve, eve.
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St-eave, steve.
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Y can also make Long E sound as in Lily, Bunny, Sleepy, Happy.
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Different ways of writing Long I sound.
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Diagraph I as in Pie,
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P-I, Pie, T-I, Tie, Fur, I's, Fries.
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Fl eyes, flies.
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IGH can also make long I sound as in night.
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N-I-T, night.
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Br-I-T, bright.
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L-I-T, light.
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H-I, high.
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Split digraph or magic E as in time.
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T-I-M.
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Time.
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Per-I-Z.
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Prize.
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K-I-T.
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Kite.
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B-I-K.
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Bike.
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Y can also make I sound as in shy.
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Sky.
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My.
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And dry.
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Different ways of writing long O sound.
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Diagraph O as in boat.
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B-oat.
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Boat.
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R-oad.
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Road.
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G-oat.
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Goat.
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S-oap.
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Soap.
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R-O-D, road.
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G-O-T, goat.
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S-O-P, soap.
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Magic E or split digraph as in R-O-P, rope.
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H-O-P, hop.
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R-O-Z, rose.
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G-O-B, globe.
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OW can also make long O sound as in snow.
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GL-O, glow.
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TR-O, throw.
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CR-O, crow.
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Long U sound.
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Diagraph U as in tissue.
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Rescue.
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Dew.
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Q Q Q magic E
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or split digraph as in Q u b
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cube Q u t cute you tune use use
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EW can also make long U sound.
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D U D U F U F U N U N U V I U V U
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The homework is where you find some more words with long vowel sounds.
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This is your homework.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will dive into the world of short and long vowel sounds, an essential part of English phonics. Understanding the differences between these vowel sounds is crucial for accurately pronouncing words, enhancing your listening skills, and improving overall verbal communication. You will practice the pronunciation of short vowel sounds like A as in "cat" and E as in "pet," as well as long vowel sounds such as A as in "rain" and E as in "sheep." This targeted practice will not only bolster your vocabulary but also lay the foundation for more advanced English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • A as in "cat" - /æ/
  • E as in "pet" - /ɛ/
  • I as in "pin" - /ɪ/
  • O as in "pot" - /ɔ/
  • Long A as in "rain" - /eɪ/
  • Long E as in "sheep" - /iː/
  • Magic E - a technique to convert a short vowel into a long vowel sound
  • Digraph - two letters that create one sound, such as "ea" in "beach"

Practice Tips

To enhance your pronunciation and speaking skills, try the shadowing technique. This method involves mimicking the audio from the video immediately after hearing it. By repeating after the speaker, you will improve your rhythm, intonation, and pronunciation. Start slowly, concentrating on the distinct sounds of both short and long vowels. You can use a shadowing app to set the speed of the audio that most suits your learning pace.

While practicing, focus on the vowel sounds, paying close attention to how they differ in various words. For instance, note the contrast between the short vowel in "cat" and the long vowel in "rain." You may find it helpful to pause the video after each example and repeat the words several times. Utilizing the shadow speech technique while being aware of the nuances in pronunciation will solidify your understanding and improve your English speaking practice.

Don't hesitate to revisit sections of the video for reinforcement. Consistent repetition is key to mastering these vowel sounds, and the more you practice, the more confident you will become in your English-speaking abilities.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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