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1. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers - Alliterative and packed with hard "p" consonant clusters.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.

If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,

Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

2. She sells seashells by the seashore - It will help you with the s and shsounds..

She sells sea shells by the sea shore. The shells she sells are surely sea shells. So if she sells shells on the sea shore, I'm sure she sells seashore shells.

3. Betty Botter bought some butter but she said this butter's bitter - Works on smooth consonant linking between words starting with "b".Can also help those having trouble with the t and r sounds.

Betty Botter bought a bit of butter. "But," she said, "the butter's bitter. If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter. But, a bit of better butter will make my batter better." So, she bought a bit of butter, better than her bitter butter. And she put it in her batter. And the batter was not bitter.

4. Around the rugged rocks the ragged rascal ran - Rolls "r" sounds fluidly.

5. Unique New York - Glides the initial diphthong into the following "n" sound.

Unique New York Unique New York

You know you need unique New York.

6. Sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick - Overloads complex consonant clusters. This one is very good for practicing the s sound. You also get the ks sound like in “sixth,” the sh sound like in “sheep” and the th sound like in “sixth.”

7. Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches? - Alternates "w" and "s" sounds rapidly.

Which wristwatch is a Swiss wristwatch.

Which wristwatch is a rich switched Swiss wristwatch.

We switched our wet stinky sweaty sweaters swiftly.

8. Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better - Contrasts "l" and "w" sounds while linking words smoothly.

9. A big black bug bit a big black bear, made the big black bear bleed blood - Works on clearly pronouncing "b" sounds.

10. Eddie edited it - Links similar but distinct vowel sounds fluidly.This is soo difficult!

11. Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy Wuzzy lost his hair, Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't very fuzzy, was he? - Showcases linking and vowel contrasts.

12. Give papa a cup of proper coffee in a copper coffee cup - Builds rhythmic timing on the "p" and "k" sounds.

13. Freshly fried flying fish - Bounces along with alliteration and crisp "f" sounds.

14. The blue bluebird blinks - Lines up similar but distinct vowel sounds in "blue" and "blink." Practice the BL consonant cluster.

15. Which witch wished which wicked wish? - Alternates "w" and "sh" sounds.

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Say these phrases aloud as if you’re giving advice to a friend:

• You should save money for emergencies.
• I try not to spend money on things I don’t need.
• Good money management really helps.

Record yourself reading this — or try using two or three in a short paragraph:

“If I play my cards right, this job interview could be a real game-changer. The name of the game is confidence — and I’ve got a solid game plan.”

 

🎧 Practice challenge

Try saying this aloud:

“For all I know, she’s in the know — but I certainly don’t know the ropes.”

 

Try this:

✅ “She’s a Virgo and I’m a Leo. Total opposites.”

✅ “Is he an Aquarius or a Pisces?”

✅ “I’m a Sagittarius — but I don't believe in all that!”

🎧 Record yourself saying your star sign and two others. Listen back. Did you use the correct syllable stress and vowel sounds?

 

 

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👋 Excuse me.

 

• Example: Excuse me, is this seat free?

🙇 I beg your pardon.

 

• Example: I beg your pardon, could you repeat that?

⚠️ Be careful!

 

• Example: Be careful! The curb is quite high.

👀 Watch out!

 

• Example: Watch out! You’re about to step in a puddle.

💬 Sorry to bother you, but…

•  Example: Sorry to bother you, but do you know what time the shop closes?

 

✨ Other soft attention-getters:

• Sorry, could I just ask…?

   

  Example: Sorry, could I just ask where the loos are?

• Hi there, quick question…

   

  Example: Hi there, quick question — is this the right platform for the train to Oxford?

• Pardon me…

   

  Example: Pardon me, is this your umbrella?

• Sorry to interrupt, but…

   

  Example: Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf.

• Excuse me for a moment…

   

  Example: Excuse me for a moment — may I squeeze past?

• Would you mind if I…?

   

  Example: Would you mind if I join you at this table?

💬 What’s your name?

Example: Hi, what’s your name? I’m Alison.

🏠 Where do you live?

Example: Where do you live? I’m in Oxfordshire.

💼 What do you do?

Example: What do you do? I work as an English coach.

🌍 Where are you from?

Example: Where are you from? I thought I heard a northern accent!

🎨 What do you like to do in your free time?

Example: What do you like to do in your free time? I’m into gardening and baking.

🐶 Do you have any pets?

Example: Do you have any pets? I’ve got a cheeky cat called Percy.

✈️ Have you been to [place] before?

Example: Have you been to London before? There’s so much to see!

☕ How do you usually spend your weekends?

Example: How do you usually spend your weekends? I love going on long walks.

✈️ Have a good journey.

Classic and all-purpose.

Example: Have a good journey — text me when you arrive safely.

🏖 Enjoy your holiday.

Simple, sincere, and always appreciated.

Example: Enjoy your holiday! Bring me back some sunshine, please.

🌍 Have a good time in [destination].

Personalised and friendly.

Example: Have a good time in Edinburgh — try the shortbread!

🧳 Safe travels.

More modern and popular in emails or cards.

Example: Safe travels — I’ll see you next week.

🚉 Have a safe trip home.

When someone is heading back.

Example: Have a safe trip home, and drive carefully.

✨ Extra friendly travel wishes

💐 Have a lovely time!

Example: Have a lovely time at the festival!

🤗 Take care!

Example: Take care! Let me know when you get there.

☕ Enjoy your break!

Example: Enjoy your break — you deserve it!

🎉 Make the most of it!

Example: Make the most of it — the weather looks perfect!

🌟 Hope you have a fantastic trip!

Example: Hope you have a fantastic trip to Italy!

💌 Don’t forget to send me a postcard!

Example: Don’t forget to send me a postcard from Cornwall!

👋 Catch you when you get back!

Example: Catch you when you get back — have fun!

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1. Warm-up (1 min): The “Really?” Scale

Say “Really?” like this, with feeling:

• 😐 Statement: Really. (flat)
• 🤨 Doubt: Reaaaaally? (rising)
• 😤 Sarcasm: Rea-lly. (falling, side-eye optional)

Repeat each one 3x with exaggerated tone.

 

2. Mini-Phrases (2 mins): RP Intonation Patterns

Say these aloud. Focus on pitch and phrasing.

• Would you like some tea? (rising-falling)
• That’s quite alright. (falling)
• I didn’t say she stole the money. (stress shift = meaning shift)

 

3. Practice Sentences (2 mins): Meaning Through Melody

Try saying these naturally:

• I’m not sure that’s a good idea.
• Well, that’s one way to do it.
• I’ll let you know, shall I?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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🎧 Practice line:

The mechanic checked the gearbox on the grid before the tyre change at the pit stop, said the commentator.

 

🎧 Practice line:

After I signed the CONtract, my hand muscles began to conTRACT.

 

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🎯 Today’s 5-Minute RP Drill

1. Warm-up (1 min): Stretch Your Mouth (Gently)

Say these slowly and clearly, three times:

• ear /ɪə/
• air /eə/
• oar /ɔː/
• idea /aɪˈdɪə/

Notice how your mouth shape changes. Don't rush — this is vowel yoga.

2. Target Words (2 mins): Tricky RP Vowels

Say each word out loud. Focus on vowel length and clarity.

• thought /ɔː/
• bird /ɜː/
• cup /ʌ/
• boot /uː/
• ship vs sheep – yes, again. Always.

3. Connected Speech Flow (2 mins): Vowel in Context

Try these phrases:

• I heard a bird in the church.
• We ought to talk, but I can’t be sure.
• That boot’s too small for your foot.

 

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