Pronunciation: Connected Speech Weak Forms
Connected speech weak forms is the B2 pronunciation skill that produces fluent, natural-sounding English. The worksheet covers weak forms of function words (to → /tə/, of → /əv/, and → /ən/, for → /fə/), elision (dropped sounds: next morning → /neks mɔːnɪŋ/), and linking (consonant-to-vowel binding: an apple → /ənæpəl/). Learners build the connected-speech fluency that distinguishes B2 from C1 spoken English.
This worksheet builds B2 pronunciation fluency with connected speech features.
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What’s inside:
- A reference table of weak-form patterns and connected-speech features
- Listening-and-marking drills: identify weak forms in heard sentences
- Production drills: read aloud sentences with marked weak forms
- Linking exercises: connect consonant-to-vowel boundaries
- Teacher Notes with B2 connected-speech guidance
Common challenges: Resisting full pronunciation: I went to the shop in connected speech is /aɪ wen tə ðə ʃɒp/, not full forms. Linking across word boundaries: an apple is one acoustic unit. Distinguishing weak-form to from strong-form to (sentence-final): Who did you give it to? — strong form.
For: Adult and teenage learners (14+) at CEFR B2, in upper-intermediate classes, 1:1 lessons, or self-study. Supports Cambridge B2 First (FCE) through C2 Proficiency (CPE) Speaking and Listening. Part of the Pronunciation collection — the natural next step is Word Stress and Intonation.
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