Words for kids
Young learners build pronunciation from concrete, high-imagery words they can picture immediately. These cover common animals, colours and objects, all with straightforward shapes. Play them slowly and let the child repeat each one aloud.
Accent
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The words
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WH words
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Travel words
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Animal names
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Colour words
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Keep practising
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