TH SOUND

Expected OutcomeStudents will improve the pronunciation of the th sound. Objective: Students will learn about the th sound (/θ, ð/), and they will practice its pronunciation in various words.

TH SOUND

Let's read this tongue twister with me! Which words did you find difficult?

The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.

thievethirty

The TH sound is a special sound.

What do we need for this sound?

TheyThursday Thieves

Position

1) Relax your mouth and tongue. 2) Stick your tongue out between the teeth.3) Let the air pass through. 3) Let's practice.

The TH sound is divided in TWO.

Stick your tongue out between the teeth, but MORE SOUND AND VIBRATION COMES OUT.

HARD TH

Stick your tongue out between the teeth, BUT ONLY AIR COMES OUT.

SOFT TH

Three thin thorns in the path.

TEETH

NORTH

THORN

THIN

THREE

Repeat after me!

SOFT TH SOUND

THOSE

There is my brother from another mother.

MOTHER

BROTHER

THAT

THERE

Repeat after me!

HARD TH SOUND

PRACTICE

HARD TH

SOFT TH

POSITION

LEARN ABOUT THIS SOUND

SUMMARY

Let's read this tongue twister with me! Which words did you find difficult? What is a thieve?

The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.

+ INFO

Watch this video and practice some more!

Let's practice more!

Thank you!