SPEAKING PRACTICE • LEVEL: BEGINNER

A or An?
Let's Sound It Out!
We don't look at the letter. We listen to the SOUND. Read
every example out loud — your mouth needs practice, not
just your eyes!

The Big Rule

Look at the word that comes right after "a" or "an." What sound does it start with?

a an
before a consonant SOUND before a vowel SOUND (a, e, i, o, u)

a cat · a dog · a book an apple · an egg · an owl

Sound, not spelling! "an hour" — the "h" is silent, so we hear a vowel sound. "a
university" — it's spelled with "u," but it sounds like "yoo," a consonant sound.

SAY EACH ONE OUT LOUD

Vowel Sounds → use "an"

an apple
fruit

an egg
breakfast

an idea
a thought

an orange
fruit

an umbrella
☂ for rain

an hour
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Consonant Sounds → use "a"

a cat
animal

a dog
animal

a book
to read

a table
furniture

a pen
to write

a university
"yoo" sound

Your Turn — Speak It!

Say the full sentence out loud first. Then tap the card to check your answer.

I have ___ orange.

She has ___ cat.

He needs ___ umbrella.

This is ___ good book.

Wait ___ hour, please.

✅Speaking Practice Checklist

Say every example on this page out loud, 3 times each.

Cover the answers and say your own sentences with "a" and "an."

Practice with a partner or teacher, or record your own voice and listen back.

Don't worry about mistakes — every time you speak, your mouth learns a little
more!

You're doing great. Keep speaking every day!

 SPEAKING PRACTICE • LEVEL: BEGINNER

50 More Sentences
This time: everyday vocabulary, sentence structure, useful phrases, and
prepositions. Say every sentence out loud at least twice.

Vocabulary in Sentences
Common everyday words used in real sentences.

1 I need a newphone.

2 Myfamilyis very important to me. His family is very important to him/Her

3 Thiscityis big and busy.

4 She works at ahospital.

5 We bought some freshvegetables.

6 He is reading an interestingbook.

7 Theweatheris cold today.

8 I have an importantmeetingtomorrow.

9 They live in a smallvillage. big and busy city

10 Myfavoritecolor is blue.

11 I forgot myumbrellaat home.

12 Thisrestaurantserves great food.

Sentence Structure
Practice different sentence patterns: statements, negatives, questions, and "there is/are".

13 I drink tea every morning.

14 She doesn't drink coffee at night.

15 Do you drink tea or coffee?

16 There is a park near my house.

17 There are three chairs in the room.

 17 There are three chairs in the room.

18 I am not ready yet.

19 Are you ready to go?

20 He can swim very well.

21 He can't drive a car.

22 This is my sister's bag.

23 These are my new shoes.

24 What are you doing right now?

25 I was busy yesterday afternoon.

Common Phrases
Fixed expressions that native speakers use all the time.

26 It doesn't matter to me.

27 Take your time, there's no rush.

28 I have no idea what happened.

29 Let me think about it.

30 That makes sense to me.

31 I'm on my way.

32 It's up to you.

33 By the way, what's your plan?

34 I guess so. do you think, this will work?

35 Never mind, it's not important.

36 Let's get started.

37 I'm looking forward to it.

Prepositions
 Prepositions
Small words that show place, time, and direction.

38 The keys areonthe table.

39 She is sittinginthe car.

40 We arrivedatthe airport early.

41 The cat isunderthe bed.

42 He is standingnext tothe door.

43 The bank isbetweenthe shop and the café.

44 There's a gardenin front ofthe house.

45 The dog is hidingbehindthe sofa.

46 My office isnearthe train station.

DEL-ee
47 I traveledfromDelhitoMumbai. mum-BYE

48 We walkedthroughthe park.

49 The meeting startsat9inthe morning.

50 I'll meet yououtsidethe building.

50 more down. Keep saying them until they feel natural!

 SHADOWING PRACTICE • LEVEL: BEGINNER

50 Sentences to Shadow
Short, real, everyday sentences. One goal: move your mouth like a
native speaker. CAPITAL words are stressed — say them a little louder
and longer.

How to Shadow (Do This for Every Sentence)

1 Read the sentence silently first. Understand it.

2 Say it out loud once, slowly, on your own.

3 Say it again — copy the rhythm and stress shown in CAPITALS.

4 Say it a third time, fast and natural, like you're really talking to someone.

Don't skip sentences you find easy — easy sentences build your confidence and speed. Do
10 sentences a day, not all 50 at once.

Greetings & Introductions

Say these like you're really meeting someone new.

1 HEL-lo! How ARE you today?

2 I'm FINE, thank you. And YOU?

3 My NAME is ___. Nice to MEET you.

4 WHERE are you FROM?

5 I'm FROM ___. I LIVE here NOW.

6 WHAT do you DO for WORK?

7 I'm a STUDENT. I STUDY English.

8 HOW old are YOU?

9 I'm TWENTY years OLD.

10 It was NICE talking to YOU!

☀Daily Life & Routines

Everyday actions — say them like they're really happening.

11 I WAKE up at SEVEN o'clock.

12 I DRINK coffee every MORNING.

13 I GO to WORK by BUS.

14 I START work at NINE.

15 I have LUNCH at NOON.

16 I FINISH work at FIVE.

17 I COOK dinner at HOME.

18 I WATCH TV in the EVENING.

19 I GO to bed at TEN.

20 I SLEEP for eight HOURS.

Feelings & Opinions

Say these with real emotion in your voice.

21 I'm REALLY happy TODAY!

22 I'm a LITTLE tired RIGHT now.

23 This FOOD is DELICIOUS!

24 I DON'T like this MOVIE.

25 I THINK it's a GREAT idea.

26 I'm NOT sure ABOUT that.

27 That SOUNDS really INTERESTING.

28 I'm SO excited for TODAY!

29 I FEEL a bit NERVOUS.

30 DON'T worry, it's OKAY.

❓Asking Questions
❓Asking Questions
Let your voice rise a little at the end of each question.

31 CAN you help me, PLEASE?

32 WHAT time is IT?

33 WHERE is the NEAREST bathroom?

34 HOW much does THIS cost?

35 DO you speak ENGLISH?

36 CAN you REPEAT that, please?

37 WHAT does this WORD mean?

38 IS this seat FREE?

39 HOW do I GET to the station?

40 COULD you speak more SLOWLY?

Shopping & Food

Practice these before your next real conversation at a shop or café.

I would
41 I'd LIKE a coffee, PLEASE.

42 CAN I have the MENU, please?

43 HOW much is THIS one?

44 I'll TAKE this ONE, thanks.

45 DO you have THIS in another COLOR?

46 CAN I pay by CARD?

47 THAT's too EXPENSIVE for me.

48 IS there a DISCOUNT today?

49 CAN I have the BILL, please?

50 THANK you, HAVE a nice day!

50 sentences down. Say them again tomorrow — your mouth remembers!
 SPEAKING PRACTICE • LEVEL: BEGINNER

Speak Every Day!

Reading is not enough. Your mouth learns by moving. Say
EVERY phrase on this page out loud — more than once!

Introduce Yourself Shadowing Basic Conversation Sentence Structure

✅ Daily Routine

Introduce Yourself
Say each line out loud. Then say it again using YOUR own information.

SAY IT OUT LOUD

Hello, my name is ___.

example: Hello, my name is Maria.

Nice to meet you.

say this when you meet someone new

I am from ___.
example: I am from Brazil.

I am ___ years old.

example: I am 24 years old.

I like ___.
example: I like music and coffee.

I am learning English.
say this with confidence!

Now stand up, look in a mirror, and introduce yourself in 4 sentences. No writing —
just speaking.

Shadowing Practice
Shadowing = listening and speaking at the SAME time. It trains your mouth to move like a
native speaker.

1 Listen to the sentence one time. Just listen — don't speak yet.

2 Listen again, and repeat right AFTER each sentence.

3 Listen a third time and try to speak at the SAME time as the audio (this is
shadowing!).

4 Do it 3 times. Focus on rhythm and stress, not perfect words.

 A: HEL-lo! How ARE you?
B: I'm FINE, thank you. And YOU?
A: I'm GOOD, thanks. What's your NAME?
B: My name is SAM. Nice to MEET you.
A: Nice to meet you TOO!

CAPITAL letters show the stressed word — say those words a little louder and
longer. Ask your teacher to read this dialogue aloud, or find a short video online,
then shadow it.

Basic Conversation Phrases

These phrases appear in almost every conversation. Practice them until they feel
automatic.

Hi! / Hello! / Good morning!

How are you?

I'm fine, thanks.

What's your name?

Where are you from?

Can you repeat that, please?

I don't understand.

Please / Thank you / Sorry

Excuse me.

Goodbye! / See you later!

Basic Sentence Structure

Most simple English sentences follow one easy pattern.

Subject + Verb + Object

I like coffee.

She reads books.

We speak English.
Now try changing the sentence:

Negative: I don't like coffee.

Question: Do you like coffee?

Tap each card below to check your speaking answer.

Say it: (I / speak / English)

Say it: (she / like / tea) — make it negative

Say it: (you / want / water) — make it a question

✅Your Daily Speaking Routine

Introduce yourself out loud, 3 times, using different details each time.

Shadow the dialogue above — listen, repeat, then shadow together with the
audio.

Pick 5 conversation phrases and say them in real situations today.

Make 3 new sentences with Subject + Verb + Object, and say them out loud.

Talk to a partner, teacher, or record your own voice — then listen back.

Speaking a little every day beats speaking a lot once a week. Five minutes daily is
enough to start!

You're doing great. Keep talking!