Core Concepts Review 

1. Pronunciation Foundations

• Alphabet & Sounds: 26 letters with uppercase/lowercase forms 

• Silent Letters: b (after m), k (before n), p (after s), etc. 

• Problem Sounds: th (ذ/ث), v vs. f, r vs. Arabic ر 

2. Natural Speech Patterns

• Word Stress: PREsent (noun) vs. preSENT (verb) 

• Connected Speech: “Turn off” → “Tur-noff” 

• Intonation: Rising (questions) vs. falling (statements) 

3. Vocabulary Building

• Idioms: “Piece of cake” = easy 

• Phrasal Verbs: “Give up” ≠ literal meaning 

• Collocations: “Make a decision” (not “do”) 

4. Conversation Skills

• Small Talk: Weather, weekend plans, safe topics 

• Difficult Discussions: Softening phrases, ABCD complaint method 

• Cultural Awareness: Direct vs. indirect communication styles 

Progression Roadmap 

1. Parts 1-3: Sounds & pronunciation 

1. Parts 4-6: Natural rhythm & expressions 

1. Parts 7-10: Advanced conversation skills 

Key Practice Methods 

1. Shadowing: Mimic native speakers (TV/movies) 

1. Recording: Self-monitor pronunciation 

1. Role-playing: Practice real-life scenarios 

1. Journaling: Track new idioms/collocations