| Challenge | How the 4th Audio Helps | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Forgetting the 's' (He run vs. He runs) | The audio emphasizes the hissing /z/ sound at the end of verbs. | | 2. Confusing 'can' and 'can't' | The audio teaches you that 'can' is weak (/kən/), while 'can't' is strong and stopped (/kænt/). | | 3. Past tense -ed endings | The audio demonstrates the 3 sounds of 'ed': /t/ (walked), /d/ (played), /ɪd/ (wanted). | | 4. Question intonation | The audio shows the rising tone at the end of Yes/No questions ("Are you happy? ↗") | | 5. Reduced 'to' | You learn that "have to" sounds like "hafta" and "going to" sounds like "gonna." |
Many students ask: "I have the book. Why do I need the audio?" Basic Grammar In Use 4th Audio
Audio focus: Contracted "going to" and "will." | Challenge | How the 4th Audio Helps | | :--- | :--- | | 1