Identifying tone groups
1. Tone groups.
Listen to these
two sentences.
The painting represents a kangaroo.
The painting represents a kangaroo hunting for its mate.
The first sentence
has just one tone group.
The second sentence has two tone groups:
The painting represents a kangaroo | hunting for its mate.
Listen to these short
phrases and sentences. How
many tone groups can you hear?
2. Listen and repeat.
Listen again and repeat the phrases. Pay attention to the tone groups.
1. At the top.
2. At the top of the painting there's a mountain.
3. At the top of the painting there's a mountain, and on the right, a circle.
4. There are some tools.
5. There are some tools in the bottom right-hand drawer.
6. There are some tools in the bottom right-hand drawer with all those other bits and pieces.
7. In Europe purity is symbolised by white, but in Asia it is often the symbol of mourning.
8. In Europe purity is symbolised by white.
9. In Europe purity is symbolised by white, but in Asia...
10. In Europe.
3. Dictation.
Write exactly what you hear. First you will hear the whole text, then it will be read at dictation speed.
Now compare what you have written with the original text.