STEP 1 - COUNT THE BEATS
VOWELS, DIPHTHONGS, & HIATUS
NOTES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A shortened version of this video is included in the playlist that is making the rounds, so you may have seen it before.
Assuming your students are completing Step 1 over several weeks, the first half is a quick but comprehensive review of diphthongs and hiatus.
Jump ahead to 4 min 2 sec to skip the reviews, but watching them again could be helpful for you as the teacher!
NOTES FOR STUDENTS
Now you know that U and I naturally fade in to and out from a neighboring vowel, but there are some very important and common exceptions.
After watching this video, you'll be a true expert, ready to tackle the most challenging of words included in the practice for mastery.
VIDEO LECTURE - EXCEPTIONS
8 min 13 sec