Minimal Pairs Auditory Discrimination

Auditory discrimination is the ability to hear and differentiate between different sounds. It's the cornerstone of successful minimal pair training.

When working with minimal pairs, auditory discrimination is crucial because:

• Identifying the difference: To effectively use minimal pairs, learners must first be able to hear the subtle difference in sound between the two words. This helps them focus on the target sound.
• Building awareness: Regular practice with minimal pairs enhances a learner's ability to perceive and distinguish between similar sounds, improving overall listening skills.
• Correcting errors: By accurately identifying the sound difference, learners can identify and correct their own pronunciation errors.
• Strengthening phonemic awareness: Auditory discrimination is a key component of phonemic awareness, the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in words.

Here you have some listening discrimination and pronunciation excercises courtesy of  https://learnhip.com/.

FOR THE SPEAKING EXERCISE, IT NEEDS TO BE OPEN IN AN EXTERNAL TAB: 

https://learnhip.com/pron/

This content can be accessed via cellphone, tablet or PC, so you can practice whenever and wherever you want. 

Have fun!