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Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture
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1.3 Compare your pronunciation

Don’t forget: in these activities, you can re-record over previous recordings until you are satisfied with your pronunciation.

Activity 1: Audio recorder

Timing: 20 minutes

First listen to the example. Danylo says his favourite subject is geography.

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Following the model in the example, say:

1. My favourite subject is literature. Record yourself and check your pronunciation by comparing it with the model answer.

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2. My favourite subject is mathematics. Record yourself and check your pronunciation by comparing it with the model answer.

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3. My favourite subject is physical education. Record yourself and check your pronunciation by comparing it with the model answer.

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4. My favourite subject is history. Record yourself and check your pronunciation by comparing it with the model answer.

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Answer

There are model answers on the recording and a written version in the transcript.

Now for a more challenging activity!

Activity 2: Audio recorder

Timing: 15 minutes

Danylo says

Думаю, що соціологія та економіка – цікаві предмети.Dumaiu, shcho sotsiolohiia ta ekonomika – tsikavi predmety. This means ‘I think sociology and economics are interesting subjects.’

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1. ‘I think history and geography are interesting subjects.’ Record yourself and check your pronunciation by listening to the model answer.

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2. ‘I think chemistry and physics are interesting subjects.’ Record yourself and check your pronunciation by listening to the model answer.

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Answer

There are model answers on the recording and a written version in the transcript.