Pronunciation for Exams
Targeted strategies and model answers
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 exam lesson on "Pronunciation for Exams". Includes objective, target vocabulary (word stress, sentence stress, intonation, connected speech…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about pronunciation for exams. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for Pronunciation for Exams using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- word stress
- sentence stress
- intonation
- connected speech
- minimal pairs
- rhythm
- clarity
- linking
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: word stress, sentence stress, intonation, connected speech
Freer Practice (12 min)
Communicative task: students use the new language in a short game or interview about Pronunciation for Exams.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the Pronunciation for Exams worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.