Tutor Tips - Rubber Bands and Vowels

It is often difficult to teach ESL students how to lengthen vowels on the stressed syllable. Use a rubber band, and have the student stretch it as he speaks. The student can feel it stretching before he goes on to the next syllable. (Reprinted from Clay County Literacy Coalition Newsletter, March 2002)

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