/əʊ/ and /ʊə/ Diphthongs
Help students recognise and pronounce the diphthongs /əʊ/ and /ʊə/ with this practical Speech Work resource.
The lesson introduces students to the concept of diphthongs and gives them opportunities to identify, classify and pronounce words containing the target sounds.
Students will learn to:
Understand what a diphthong is.
Identify /əʊ/ and /ʊə/ in words.
Pronounce the target sounds accurately.
Distinguish between /əʊ/ and /ʊə/.
Sort words according to their target sound.
Apply correct pronunciation in speaking and reading.
Target examples include:
/əʊ/: go, no, boat, coat, road, snow, home
/ʊə/: poor, tour, pure, cure, sure, mature
This resource is suitable for:
Year 7 English
Lower Secondary Speech Work
ESL/EFL learners
Pronunciation practice
Classroom revision
Speaking and reading activities
The resource includes teacher guidance, pronunciation activities, differentiated practice and assessment opportunities.
