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Joking &Kidding

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Joking & Kidding

•M2 •Module 2 •Conversation Statements

•M3 •Module 3 •Expressive Interjections

•M1 •Module 1 •Conversation Questions

•M4 •Module 4 •Slang & Strong Expressions*


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Alright!~ Here We Go!~HEY!


Ready? Jump in and start speaking, You can do it!

Ask Joking & Kidding questions with your friends in

any conversation. Have fun with confidence.~GO!

• Joking & Kidding• Mini~Course 1.0

• M1~Module 1

• Conversational Questions

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1a-Are you kidding?1b-Are-yuh kid˛in? 1c-Are-yuh kid˛`n me?2a-Are you joking?2b-Are you jo˛kin?2c-Are-yuh jo˛k`n?

Practice Tips~1• The grey color of (function and linking) words means that it is often a "Reduced" pronunciation.

2• You and Yuh are completely interchangeable. Typically Yuh is spoken naturally when speaking fast or casually.

3• Try to repeat short easy phrases at the same time as the speaker. Learn to anticipate the tempo and rhythm to speak exactly at the same time in the same way.

Lesson Notes: 1• PATTERN: Question Helper Verb + Subject + Verb.2• Remember, every time the helper verb is a verb "to be" (are-is-am-was-were) the next main verb will always be an "ING" verb.3• Joking and Kidding have exactly the same meaning.4• The reduced sound of an ending N can sometimes be very short and difficult to hear.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

1a-Are you kidding?1b-Are you kidding? 1c-Are you kidding me?2a-Are you joking?2b-Are you joking?2c-Are you joking?

•Module-1 •M1

•Slide-1 •S1

PHONETICSOUNDSPELLINGS

HEY!CONVERSATION

QUESTIONS



3a-Are they kidding?

3b-Are they kid˛in?

3c-They kid˛in?

4a-Are they joking ?

4b-Are they jo˛kin?

Practice Tips~1• If you hear changing voice pitch with intonation, try to mimic it exactly as you hear for the practice.

2• Listen closely in conversation for different intonation pitch. Try to connect to pitch with the emotion of the speaker.

3• Native speakers will generally not think about intonation but it reflects their feelings.

Lesson Notes: 1• Sentence 3c (They kiddin?) omits the main question word (are). This is common with fast speech & commonly replaced with an ending intonation tone.

2• A simple question intonation is often a rising or higher tone but other lower or falling tones can express different speaker emotions.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

3a-Are they kidding?3b-Are they kidding?3c-They kiddiňg?4a-Are they joking ?4b-Are they joking?

•Module-1 •M1

•Slide-2 •S2


HEY!CONVERSATION

QUESTIONS



5a-Iz˛E kidding?

5b-Iz˛E kid˛'n?

6a-Iz-she joking?

6b-Iz-she jo˛kin?

Practice Tips~1• It's good to intentionally practice both the fully pronounced pattern and the short, fast, reduced pronunciation.

2• Practice speaking short phrases as quickly and often as possible during.

3• Note: Identical phrases that only differ in spoken pronunciation are paired with # & (a-b-c).

Lesson Notes: 1• PATTERN: Question Helper Verb + Subject + Verb.

2• Remember, every time the helper verb is a verb "to be" the next main verb will always be an ING verb.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

5a-Is he kidding?

5b-Is he kidding?

6a-Is she joking?

6b-Is she joking?

•Module-1 •M1

•Slide-3 •S3


HEY!CONVERSATION

QUESTIONS



7a-I˛zat˛dúh joke?

7b- Wuh˛zat˛dúh joke?

7c-i˛zisúh joke?

Practice Tips~1• Listen for the short cut ending sounds of letters marked grey color.

2• Listen for the phrases that drop the first word "Do".

3• Some reduced sounds are almost inaudible but they still affect the rhythm. Listen Close.

Lesson Notes: 1• Here "Joke" is a simple noun but the word joke is not aways a funny phrase or riddle? Joke can also be an untruthful statement or a misleading statement.

2• Notice the significant "Syllable Shift" and "Reduced" words here with the natural speech.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

7a-Is that a joke?

7b-Was that a joke?

7c-Is this a joke?

•Module-1 •M1

•Slide-4 •S4


HEY!CONVERSATION

QUESTIONS



8a-You're kidding, right?8b-Yer kid˛in, right?9a-You're joking, right?9b-Yer jo˛kin, right?10a-Tha˛t´suh joke, right? 10b-Thi˛si´zuh joke, right?

Practice Tips~

1• Statements can be turned into a question with an ending rising tone or a ending question word.

2• Intonation is completely individual with each speaker. Sometimes a strong rising tone with a question tag word indicates a strong interest or curiosity.

Lesson Notes: 1• PATTERN: Question Helper Verb + Subject + Verb.

2• Every time the helper verb is a verb "to be" the next main verb will always be an "ING" verb.

3• Confirmation questions can also be less direct than than a straight question.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

8a-You're kidding, right?8b-You're kidding, right?9a-You're joking, right?9b-You're joking , right?10a-That's a joke, right? 10b-This is a joke, right?

•Module-1 •M1

•Slide-5 •S5


HEY!CONVERSATION

QUESTIONS


Alright! You're getting good at this, Keep going!

Tell them what you think. Add these short statements

to any conversation. Have fun with confidence.~GO!


• M2~Module 2

• Conversational Statements

HEY!

Alright!

Keep movin`!Mod.

#2



1a-I'm kidding.

1b-I'm kidd`n.

2a-I' m˛only kidding.

2b-I'm just kidd`n.

Practice Tips~1• Use simple patterns like these with only one main verb to focus on faster speech rhythm.

2• Use short phrases like these to try to repeat the loops at the same time as the speaker.

3• Note: Remember verb (to be) rule.(Am-are-is-was + ING)

Lesson Notes: 1• Short simple sentences will often have very reduced common words. Contracted words like I'm will often be reduced to only a slight M. When the happens a syllable shift into the next word.

For Example: I'm kiddin might sound like m˛kiddin or I'm only kiddin might sound like (m˛only kiddin)

WRITTEN SENTENCES

1a-I'm kidding.

1b-I'm kidding.

2a-I'm only kidding.

2b-I'm just kidding.


HEY!CONVERSATION

STATEMENTS

•Module-2 •M2

•Slide-1 •S1



3a-I'm joking.

3b-I'm jo˛k`in.

4a-I' m˛only jo˛kin.

4b-I'm just jo˛k`n.

Practice Tips~

1• Use simple patterns like these with only one main verb to focus on faster speech rhythm.

2• Use short phrases like these to try to repeat the loops at the same time as the speaker.

3• Note: Remember verb (to be) rule.(Am-are-is-was + ING)

Lesson Notes: 1• Short simple sentences will often have very reduced common words. Contracted words like I'm are often reduced to only a slight M sound with an inaudible I sound.

For Example: (I'm jokin.) might sound like (m˛jokin.) or (I'm only jokin.) might sound like (m˛only kiddin.)

WRITTEN SENTENCES

3a-I'm joking.

3b-I'm joking.

4a-I'm only joking.

4b-I'm just joking.


HEY!•Module-2 •M2

•Slide-2 •S2

CONVERSATION STATEMENTS



5a-I thin˛k´yuhr joking.

5b-I thin˛k´yuhr kidding me.

6a-Pleaz don't jo˛kuh´round.

6b-Pleaz don't ki˛duh´round.

Practice Tips~1• For slightly longer sentences try to develop your rhythm by working on reduced word sounds and syllable shifting for faster pronunciation.

2• Note: (i think you're) is difficult to write phonetically. The syllable shift and vowel reduction is subtle but still part of the speech rhythm.

Lesson Notes: 1• Joke-around, Kid-around and fool around all have the same basic meaning and are up to the speaker.

2• Fooling-around might be used more often with physical activities while joking and kidding might be used more with verbal exchanges.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

5a-I think you're joking.

5b-I think you're kidding me.

6a-Please don't joke around.

6b-Please don't kid around.



•Slide-3 •S3




7a-He likes tuh-kid uhther people.

7b-He˛zúh real kidder.

8a-He likes tuh-jo˛kúh-roun˛dúh-lot.

9a-He˛zúh real joker.

Practice Tips~

1• Practice saying the same meaning in different phrases like these.

Lesson Notes:

1• Simple pronoun contractions with is + a will always sound like he˛zuh - she˛zuh

WRITTEN SENTENCES

7a-He likes to kid other people.

7b-He's a real kidder.

8a-He likes to joke around a lot.

9a-He's a real joker.



•Slide-4 •S4




10a-Did'e pul˛lúh jo˛kón you?

10b-He pull˛dúh jo˛kón me.

10c-I pull˛dúh jo˛kón ìm.

11a-Hey, that˛súh funny joke.

11b-Hey, that˛sńo funny joke.

Practice Tips~

1• For slightly longer sentences try to develop your rhythm by working on reduced word sounds and syllable shifting for faster pronunciation.

Lesson Notes: 1• One question pattern here to illustrate the phrasal verb with Pull meaning (to play a joke) or (enacted a joke).

2• Using the preposition on is connecting the action to the recipient of that action. Sometimes "He pulled one over on me" is used also.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

10a-Did he pull a joke on you?10b-He pulled a joke on me.

10c-I pulled a joke on him.

11d-Hey, that's a funny joke.11e-Hey, that's not a funny joke.



•Slide-5 •S5




12a-He likes tuh-tell funny jokes.

12b-I can't tell funny jokes.

12c-She doesn't like-tuh-tell jokes.

12d-He doesn't like telling jokes.

12e-I don't like-tuh-tell jokes.

12f-They don't like telling jokes.

Practice Tips~1• If a longer sentence is difficult to speak the full rhythm try to speak only one half with each loop, then the second half for several loops, then all together.

2• Difficult words or word pairs can also be isolated and practiced.

3• Make sure to pronounce the full letter sounds when bolded like in Jokes.

Lesson Notes: 1• Note the 2 different Verb Patterns of (To-Tell) and (verb1+Telling).

2• The word Jokes here strictly means a verbal joke or riddle.

3• Difficult word ending sounds like R & S are very important to pronounce fully. Practice hearing and speaking these endings if needed.

WRITTEN SENTENCES12a- He likes to tell funny jokes.12b- I can't tell funny jokes.12c- She doesn't like to tell jokes.12d- He doesn't like telling jokes.12e- I don't like to tell jokes.12f- They don't like telling jokes.



•Slide-6 •S6



Excellent! You're rolling right along, good job!

Add emotion and feeling to your conversation with

Expressive Interjections. Practice your Intonation.~GO!


• M3~Module 3

• Expressive Interjections

HEY!

Yeah!

Roll with it!

Mod.

#3


• Expressive interjections can be a variety of expressions or feelings such as (surprise, curiosity, strong interest, frustration, disappointment, concern, disapproval, disagreement, anger etc.)

• Expressive interjections can also be seen as direct statements but not necessarily

strong, negative or demanding as seen in module 4.


HEY!MODULE 3

NOTES & TIPS

•Module 3 •M3•Expressive ..........Interjections

Voice

Intonation

The speakers

emotions

Expressive

Interjections

• Module 3 Lesson Notes -1

• Everyday natural English can be difficult to learn

because English uses a lot of Intonation to add

expression and secondary meaning to speech. Noticing

and practicing the Intonations in module 3 and 4 will

help train your ear and voice control.


• There are a few ways in which expressive emphasis can be added to statements or

questions. Usually these variations are used fluidly together depending on the

speakers thoughts and feelings.

• Intonation or voice pitch is a change from a normal speaking voice such as a higher

tone, a lower tone, a rising tone or a falling tone.


HEY!MODULE 3

NOTES & TIPS

•Module 3 •M3•Expressive ..........Interjections

Voice

Intonation

Word & Syllable

Stress

Expressive

Emphasis


• Word or syllable stress is the strength of

pronunciation. Syllable stress greatly affects speech rhythm because full pronunciations

generally require more effort in mouth motion to

produce a full pronunciation compared with a reduced pronunciation, which can be done faster

and easier.



1a-Yer kidding me!1b-Yer kidd`n me!2a-Whát? Yer kiddíng!2b-Whát? Yer kidd`n!3a-You're jóking!3b-Yer jo˛k`n!

Practice Tips~1• Try to hear the intonation and copy the voice pitch exactly.

2• Intonation in speech expresses the speakers thoughts or feelings. Thinking of those feelings while practicing speech rhythm will help make the expressions your own.

3• Remember to pronounce a strong R sound for practice if it is a difficult sound for you, as it is for many speakers.

Lesson Notes: 1• When the main verb follows a helper verb (to be) it will always be an "ING" verb ending.

2• The high intonation in the speakers voice with joking and kidding here refer to something that is a surprise.

WRITTEN SENTENCES1a-You're kidding me!1b-You're kidding me!2a-What? You're kidding!2b-What? You're kidding!3a-You're joking!3b-You're joking!


HEY!•Module 3 •M3

•Slide 1 •S1

EXPRESSIVE INTERJECTIONS



4a-You gaw.duh be kidding!4b-Ya gaw.duh be kidd`n!4c-Serióusly?, Ya gaw.duh be kidd`n!5a-You-gaw.duh be-jokin!5b-Serióusly?, You gaw.duh be-jokin!5c-You haff-tuh-be joking!5d-You have-got to-be joking!

Practice Tips~1• Use basic phrases to work on expressive intonation.

2• Use basic reduced pronunciations to develop faster speaking speed.

3• You might notice a rhythm of speech where certain pairs of words are spoken close together as shown with a dash- or dot.between words.

Lesson Notes: 1• Expressive casual interjections are often reduced pronunciations when spoken quickly.

2• Expressive interjections can also be spoken more clearly and sharply to emphasis a thought or feeling.


HEY!

WRITTEN SENTENCES4a-You've got to be kidding!4b-You got to be kidding!4c-Seriously?, Ya got to be kidding!5a-You got to be joking!5b-Seriously?, You got to be joking!5c-You have to be joking!5d-You have got to be joking!

•Module 3 •M3

•Slide 2 •S2




6a-I'm not kidding!

6b-No, I'm not kidd`n!

7a-I'm not joking!

7b-No, I'm not jokin!

Practice Tips~

1• Use simple patterns like these with only one main verb to focus on speech rhythm.

2• Try to practice mimicking the speakers intonation exactly.

Lesson Notes:

1• Some times simple filler words like (No, Yeah, Hey, Say) etc. make a phrase sound more natural and less direct.


HEY!

WRITTEN SENTENCES

6a-I'm not kidding!

6b-No, I'm not kidding!

7a-I'm not joking!

7b-No, I'm not joking!

•Module 3 •M3

•Slide 3 •S3




8a-I'm not kidding around!

8b-Hey, I'm not kidd`n-around!

9a-I'm not joking around!

9b-Hey, I'm not jok`n-around!

Practice Tips~1• Listen to the simple speech rhythm in these phrases that is created by the syllables.

2• Grouping words into sound patterns will help you find the rhythm, as seen below.(I'm.not)-(kid.ding)-(a.round) (1-2) - (3-4) - (5-6)

Lesson Notes:

1• Joking around and Kidding around have the same meaning. Both are phrasal verbs using the preposition (around).


HEY!

WRITTEN SENTENCES

8a-I'm not kidding around!

8b-Hey, I'm not kidding around!

9a-I'm not joking around!

9b-Hey, I'm not joking around!

•Module 3 •M3

•Slide 4 •S4




10a-I'm not kidding you!

10b-No, I'm not kidd`n yuh!

11a-I'm not joking you!

11b-No, I'm not jo˛k`n yuh!

Practice Tips~

1• Use simple patterns like these with only one main verb to focus on speech rhythm.

2• Use these similar patterns to develop speaking speed with reduced pronunciations.

Lesson Notes:

1• When the main verb follows a verb "to be" it will always be and "ING" spelling.


HEY!

WRITTEN SENTENCES

10a-I'm not kidding you!

10b-No, I'm not kidding you!

11a-I'm not joking you!

11b-No, I'm not joking you!

•Module 3 •M3

•Slide 5 •S5




12a-I'm not kidding about this!

12b-I'm not kidding about that!

12c-I'm not kidding abou˛dit!

13a-I'm not joking about this!

13b-I'm not joking about that!

13c-I'm not joking abou˛d´it!

Practice Tips~

1• Use similar patterns like these with only one main verb to focus on speech rhythm.

2• Adding your own feelings with intonation while practicing will help memory.

Lesson Notes:

1• When the main verb follows a helper verb (to be) it will always be an ING verb ending.

2• This "ING" ending rule also applies when a negative (not) is used.


HEY!

WRITTEN SENTENCES12a-I'm not kidding about this!12b-I'm not kidding about that!12c-I'm not kidding about it!13a-I'm not joking about this!13b-I'm not joking about that!13c-I'm not joking about it!

•Module 3 •M3

•Slide 6 •S6



Awesome! You're in the last cool module.

Now watch out here. There is swearing and course

language in M4. Practice your Intonation.~GO! HEY!


• M4~Module 4

• Slang & Strong Expressions* Yer´

Awesome

Do it!

Mod.

#4


• A special word of caution regarding swear words and strong Intonation.

• Obviously swear words are used at the speakers discretion. It could be said that English has many levels of expressive language from expressing vulgarities and obscene language to strong emotional feelings or slang expressions usually meant for close understanding friends.


•Module 4 •M4•Slang & Strong -Expressions

MODULE 4 NOTES & TIPSHEY!

Real

Experience

Understanding

Sound

Memory

• There can not be enough said about the expressive power of Intonation in the speakers voice. Intonation and voice pitch do not follow ridged rules but are well understood by native speakers. Often the tone of voice can tell the real story of the speakers thoughts despite their words reflects completely different meanings.



• Along with voice Intonation, the stress of certain words and syllables in a phrase will greatly affect the intended and perceived meaning. This also includes pausing and the duration of spoken words in a sentence.

• The very best way to learn these flexible elements of English is to build "Sound Memory" by attempting to repeat exactly what you hear with the speakers voice.


•Module 4 •M4•Slang & Strong -Expressions

MODULE 4 NOTES & TIPSHEY!

Real

Experience

Understanding

Sound

Memory• Of course real conversation experience is the ultimate learning environment. However, building "Sound

Memory" through mimicking a native speaker will prepare your ears and brain to catch the words in context. Then your mouth will also be ready to speak

your own expressive phrases.




1b-Héy! stop kidd`n-around!

1a-Héy! no kidding around!

2a-Héy! stop joking!

3a-Héy! It's-na˛duh joke!

3b-Héy! It˛s´no joke!

Practice Tips~

1• The word "Hey" is optional but adds some naturalness to the speech rhythm.

2• Try to match the intonation as close as possible.

Lesson Notes:

1• Kidding around or Joking around is a phrasal verb which can be referring to actions or speech. There is no difference in meaning.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

1a-Hey! no kidding around!1b-Hey! stop kidding around!2a-Hey! stop joking!3a-Hey! It's not a joke!3b-Hey! It's no joke!


HEY!SLANG & STRONG EXPRESSIONS

•Module 4 •M4

•Slide 1 •S1



4a-Aw! Thi˛si˛zúh joke!

4b-Aw! Wha˛tdúh joke!

5a-This thing i˛zúh joke!

5b-Wha˛tdúh joke thi˛síz!

6-Iz thi˛súh joke?!

Practice Tips~1• Use expressive phrases to have fun with speech practice.

2• Practice the intonation exactly like the speaker, these statements express feelings such as disapproval, frustration, criticism, judgement.

Lesson Notes: 1• The word Joke here refers to a situation that isn't right, is out of place or problematic.

2• Personal expression with intonation, voice stress or emphasis words are up to the speaker.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

4a-Oh! This is a joke!

4b-Oh! What a joke!

5a-This thing is a joke!

5b-What a joke this is!

6- Is this a joke?



•Module 4 •M4

•Slide 2 •S2



7-Whu˛tdúh fucking joke thi˛síz!

8a-Iz thi˛súh fucking joke?!

8b-Aw! Thi˛sízúh fuc˛kìn jôke!

Practice Tips~

1• If a swear word like fucking is not appropriate other emphasis words can replace it such as "Crazy" "Real" "Big" "Terrible" "Awful" or any word that adds the desired emphasis.

2• Here the word "fucking" could be seen as course language but since it's not used as a direct personal insult it is only a very strong word of emphasis.

Lesson Notes: 1• Word stress is a very significant way to add stronger emotions to a statement.

2• Word Stress can be a word or word phrase spoken shorter, longer, louder, with more full clear pronunciation or with varied Intonation/voice pitch.

3• Please be aware of appropriate usage of all swear words.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

7-What a fucking joke this is!

8a-Is this a fucking joke?!

8b-Aw! This is a fucking joke!



•Module 4 •M4

•Slide 3 •S3



8a-Wha˛tdúh joker. / What uh-joker!

8b-That guy˛izúh jòke!

8b-That guy˛zúh real jòker!

8c-That guy˛zúh real fuh˛k`n jòker!

Practice Tips~

1• Practice these similar phrase patterns to improve speaking speed.

2• Practice the intonation exactly like the speaker, these statements express feelings such as disapproval, frustration, criticism, judgement.

Lesson Notes: 1• Word stress is a very significant way to add stronger emotions to a statement.

2• Word stress and Intonation can come in many forms of speech. Word Stress can be a word or word phrase spoken shorter, longer, louder, with more full clear pronunciation or with varied Intonation/voice pitch.

WRITTEN SENTENCES

8a-What a joker.

8b-That guy is a joke!

8c-That guy is a real joker!8d-That guy's a real fucking joker!



•Module 4 •M4

•Slide 4 •S4


• Awesome Job Looper! ~ You've completed Mini~Course 1.0. • Remember, you can improve faster with personal feedback by asking "Direct Questions" on SoundCloud.

• Keep practicing as often as you can. Now get ready for another cool Lang~Loops course.

End Mini-Course 1.0

Joking & KiddingHEY!



Quick Reference Slides~HEY!


Basic Guide for Using Lang~Loops.HEY!

• BASIC PRACTICE GUIDE •

• Listen closely to the speakers Pronunciation, Intonation, new Sounds & Speech Rhythm.

• Mimic the speaker. Match your voice with the speakers. ~try to copy it exactly as you hear it.

• Repeat each looped phrase immediately as you hear it.

• Read the “Phonetic~Sound~Spellings” to study important sound details of spoken English.

• Ask direct questions on any lesson at Sound Cloud to receive personal help and feed back.

Mimic

Read

Listen

RepeatAsk



1 •Use earphones to get the best sound details for faster learning.

2 •Listen with only one ear or cover one ear to hear your own voice.

3 •Hearing new pronunciation sounds clearly takes time and concentration. Focus on producing the Rhythm of speech and sound even if accurate pronunciation takes a little longer. Speech Rhythm Practice is a physical exercise.

• SIMPLE LISTENING TIPS

Mimic

Repeat

Listen



1 •If a loop seems too fast to repeat with the speaker, try to practice only half the phrase

until you can match the pronunciation. Then work on the 2nd half of the phrase in the

same way –then repeat the full phrase together. It will only take a few attempts to speak

it all together.

2 •If a lesson section seems too slow or easy, then

repeat it 2-3 times for rhythm practice before the

next phrase. The more you repeat the faster you'll

develop more natural English Speech Rhythm.

Repetition is the simple secret to fluency.

• TIPS ABOUT REPETITION SPEED

Mimic

Repeat

Listen


• The words Joking & Kidding have the same meaning and politeness. Using one over the other is strictly

the speakers choice. Kidding (might) beused slightly more between close or intimate friends, but not

necessarily.

• Intonation is a very important expressive tool in English and can add different layers of meaning to any

phrase. Intonation or Voice Pitch can not be learned as a set of rules like grammar but must be listened to

and associated with expressive situations.

• Copy the speakers voice pitch to build "Sound Memory". You will hear the same Intonations in real

conversation. (Sound Memory + Real Experience = Understanding)

Mini~Course Lesson notes& Tips

About: Key WordsJoking &

Kidding

HEY!Mini~Course 1.0

Joking &Kidding

HEY!

Real

Experience

Understanding

Sound

Memory

• Vocab. & Grammar Notes

• Joking & Kidding usually can use the same grammar pattern, but not in every case.

Some expressions might grammatically be the same but one

might sounds more natural in everyday use.


Mini~Course Lesson notes& Tips

About: Key WordsJoking &

Kidding

HEY!Mini~Course 1.0

Joking &Kidding

• One vocabulary difference is that "A Joke" as a noun & "to joke" as a verb both refer to the same topic. But, the word "to Kid" is only a verb referring to an action. ("A Kid" as a noun is a young child or adolescent.)

• The word Joke would typically be used when referring to an actual prank or verbal joke as a noun. Words of similar topics like (Kid - Trick - Fool - Play) are often used when referring to a verb action.

• Remember the basic rule that main verbs become "ing" verbs when following a helper verb (is-are-am)

• A Joke = Noun

• Joking = Verb

• (To) Joke = Verb

• A Joker = Noun

• A Kid = Noun

• (To) Kid = Verb

• Kidding = Verb

• A Kidder = Noun

• Kids = Verb

• (The) Kid = Noun

• Ex: That's a good joke.

• Ex: I'm joking.

• Ex: He likes to joke around.

• Ex: He's a real joker.

• Ex: That kid is a good joke teller.

• Ex: Please don't kid me.

• Ex: Are you kidding me?

• Ex: That guy is a kidder, he likes to joke around.

• Ex: He always kids me.

• Ex: That kid is a big joker, always fooling around.

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"ing" Verbs

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Overview of Phonetic~Sound~SpellingsHEY!

Speech

Rhythm

Syllable

Stress

Pronunciation

Voice

Intonation

• Speech Rhythm: is the sound between words when spoken naturally.

• Intonation & Voice Pitch: are both basically fluctuation of voice tone. (i.e.: higher, lower, rising, falling)

• Word & Syllable Stress: works closely with intonation to add emphasis to words & syllables.

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• Pronunciation: is the spoken sound of single isolated words or syllables.

• Speech Rhythm: is the sound between words when spoken naturally (i.e.: higher, lower, rising, falling)



• Syllable Shifting*: is a Lang-Loops term describing how ending word sounds shift into the next word causing a much different pronunciation than the written form when spoken naturally in common everyday speech.

• Reduced Pronunciation: is a common simplified pronunciation of a word or syllable, sometimes making is difficult to hear clearly.

Reduced

Pronunciation

Syllable Shifting

Stop

Sound

Endings• Stop Sound Endings: are words where the ending letter sound is cut very short also sometimes making is difficult to hear clearly.

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Small Grey

Words

Small Grey

Ending Letters

Grey

Phonetic

Words

2- Small Grey Words - (the - you - and - to - at - it - of ) • Reduced Sounds, are small, quick pronunciations usually as a result of common everyday words called Function and Linking Words.

3- Small Grey Ending Letters - (p - t - k - d - b - n - g - ck) • Sound Stops, are where a full letter sound at the end of a word is cut in half or “stopped”.

1- Phonetic Grey Words - • Pronunciation & Sound Changes are the main changes in speech with linking words - function words & informal contractions. See examples below

(wuh.nuh = want to / haf.tuh = have to / gah.duh = got to / yuh = you / tuh = to / duh = do / uhv = of / djyuh = did you / chyuh = are you / fer = for)

• Phonetic spellings showing changes in pronunciation.



4- Small Hook Dot [ ˛ ˛ ˛ ] = A Syllable Shift forward into the next word.• 2 words joined in sound by the last letter of the first word shifting forward into the next word. Ex: (Like it = Li˛k’it) or (Get it = Ge˛d´it)

Apostrophe

Mark ´ ´ ´

Down

Slash Mark

` ` `

Small

Hook Dots

˛ ˛ ˛

5- Apostrophe Mark [ ‘ ‘ ‘] between two phonetic words.• Shows where a Syllable Shift connects two words with sound. Ex: (Like it = Li˛k’it) or (Get it = Ge˛d´it)

6- Slash Mark [ ` ` `] at the end of a word with a cut sound.• Indicates a Shortened Ending Sound with “ing” or “en” ending words. Ex: (Walking = Walk`n) or (Talking = Talk`n)

• These marks show combined sounds spoken close together.



7- Small Dot [ . . . ] Shows Informal Word Contractions. • 2-3 words joined in sound with a significant change in pronunciation, creating an entire new word sound. Ex: (Want to = Wuhn.tuh)

Short Dash - - -

Other

Marks

ˆ ˇ ´ `

Small

Dots . . .

8- Short Dash [ - - - ] • Placed between full words spoken very close together and often fast but not necessarily a common contraction.

9- Other Marks ˆ ˇ ´ ( ˆ falling -ˇ rising -´ high ) Ex: (Reǎlly?)• Intonation and voice pitch changes, in speech to

emphasize or change meaning of expressions.

• These marks show combined sounds spoken close together.


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