PREsent vs preSENT
Noun/verb stress in two-syllable words
A ready-to-teach B1+/B2 pronunciation lesson on two-syllable noun/verb pairs: same spelling, different stress, different meaning.
Students say pairs like PREsent and preSENT aloud and notice the difference, then learn the rule: nouns stress the first syllable, verbs the second. A phrase bank of common pairs (record, object, contract, produce, permit, export, increase and more) supports three exercises: identify noun or verb as you hear the sentence, choose the correct stress, and sort the words. An A/B minimal pair drill, a Guess My Word game and a discussion give plenty of controlled and freer speaking.
What's inside
- 16 colourful slides to project, with answer keys straight after each exercise
- Rule slide and a phrase bank of 10+ noun/verb stress pairs
- Three exercises: listen and identify, choose the stress, sort the words
- Student A/B minimal pair drill, Guess My Word game, discussion and wrap-up
Level: B1+ / B2 · Time: 50 minutes · Prep: none. Project and teach; you model the sounds yourself, so no audio is needed.
Please note: this is a slides-only lesson, without a separate printable worksheet. It is also part of the Pronunciation Toolkit bundle of 16 lessons.
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