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   TH, as in THINK, BATHROOM, and TEETH.

• Watch this QuickTime movie on the word 'Thought' to see how to correctly make the 'TH' sound (894k).
• Minimal Pairs (178k) In this exercise, you will hear pairs of words that are the same except for one sound. In this case, TH is being compared to other similar sounds. Listen and compare.
• Try this Dictation to practice the differences between TH and other sounds.
• Here is the complete lesson from our workbook in MP3 audio , as well as the PDF version.
• Here's a video of Brian explaining the differences between the voiceless and voiced TH. (7.8mb)
• Listen, practice, and record your voice to have a conversation with a native speaker (microphone required).
• Practice these tongue twisters to improve your TH (microphone required).

At the Library

Listen to the Whole Conversation

Librarian: Can I help you?

Natalie: Yes. I am a bit confused. My sociology class is supposed to read a chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age. According to the syllabus, the book is in the library, but I haven't been able to find it.

Librarian: Do you have your syllabus with you? May I see it?

Natalie: Yes, uh....I put it in the front of my sociology notebook. Oh, here it is.

Librarian: Let me see. Oh yes. Your professor has placed this book on reserve. That means you cannot find it on the shelves in its usual place. You need to go to a special room called the reserve room. It's down the hall and to the right.

Natalie: I'm sorry - I still don't understand what you mean by on reserve.

Librarian: You see, your professor wants every one in the class to read the chapter. If one student removes the book from the library, it is likely that none of the other students will have the opportunity to read it. So, your professor has insured that all students have the opportunity to read it by placing it on reserve.

Natalie: So, will I be able to find this book?

Librarian: Yes, when a book is on reserve, a student can go to the reserve room and ask the reserve librarian for the book. The student can have the book for a few hours, and he or she MUST read it in the library during that time. That way, the book stays in the library, and all students have a chance to read it.

Natalie: Okay. Thank you. I understand now.

Librarian: Will there be anything else?

Natalie: No! I am on my way to the reserve room. Thanks again!

Exercise I
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ESL Idiom

- A CLASS ACT -

A CLASS ACT means that something or somebody is of particularly high quality. For example:

Dave's rap performance last night was a class act. He's one of the most original rap artists on the scene.

The new secretary's really got class. (Meaning she does a great job, and/or she is attractive.)

The new MP3 player really is in a different class; it has more functions and a cheaper price than any other model. (Meaning it is much better than similar MP3 players).

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