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The Importance of Tongue Twisters

Hoje, vamos explorar a língua inglesa através da prática divertida do trava-línguas! Este texto foi desenvolvido para o nível B1.

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Tongue twisters are a fun and effective to improve language skills. They help with pronunciation, fluency, and speaking clearly and quickly. Tongue twisters overcome difficulties with sounds and improve accents. They're great for brain exercises, memory, and concentration. For teachers, they make learning engaging.

20 Traditional Tongue Twisters in English

  1. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

  2. She sells seashells by the seashore.

  3. How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

  4. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.

  5. Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said the butter’s bitter.

  6. Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.

  7. If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?

  8. I saw Susie sitting in a shoeshine shop.

  9. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?

  10. I have got a date at a quarter to eight; I’ll see you at the gate, so don’t be late.

  11. Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks.

  12. Sheena leads, Sheila needs.

  13. A big black bug bit a big black dog on his big black nose!

  14. Eleven benevolent elephants.

  15. Two tried and true tridents.

  16. Six sleek swans swam swiftly southwards.

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

  18. Something in a thirty-acre thermal thicket of thorns and thistles thumped and thundered threatening the three D’s: a duck, a dog, and a deer.

  19. Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better.

  20. Fred fed Ted bread, and Ted fed Fred bread.

Instructions to Practice Tongue Twisters

  1. Start Slowly: Say the tongue twister slowly, focusing on clarity.

  2. Repeat: Practice the same tongue twister several times, aiming for accuracy.

  3. Speed Up: Increase speed as you become more comfortable, maintaining clarity.

  4. Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is key. Dedicate time each day.

  5. Have Fun: The goal is to improve pronunciation and have fun with the language.



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