Learn From Hearing

Worksheet Description

The “Minimal Pairs” worksheet is an engaging exercise designed to improve students’ listening and phonemic awareness skills. This worksheet focuses on two sets of vowel sounds: /æ/ and /ʌ/, as well as /e/ and /eɪ/. Students will listen carefully as their teacher reads pairs of words, with one word containing one of the specified vowel sounds, and the other containing the contrasting sound. The goal is to circle the word that matches the sound they hear.

This activity not only enhances students’ ability to differentiate between similar vowel sounds but also boosts their vocabulary and pronunciation. By sharpening their auditory discrimination skills, students can become more effective communicators and improve their overall language comprehension.