Complete the following sentences with the past continuous tense and the verb in parentheses: 1. I _____ (take) the trash out when my boss telephoned me. 2. Last night at 10pm, she _____ (play) video games with her sister. 3. The wind _____ (blow) in from the north, and the temperature _____ (drop) fast. 4. They _____ (live) in Paris at the time of the accident. 5. What _____ we _____ (do) last Wednesday night at 6pm? https://www.italki.com/teacher/4929145

For many English learners, the 'th' sound is quite troublesome. For words, such as 'that' 'the' and 'this,' it is tempting to say the 'd' sound. For words such as 'teeth' and 'with,' it is common for English learners to use the 'f' sound. Of course, there are exceptions based on the learner's native language. Some learners may use the 'z' sound in place of the 'th.' So, how can one improve their pronunciation with this sound? Remember that to properly pronounce the 'th' sound, you should place your tongue between your top and bottom teeth. Practice the following tongue twisters: The first thing that they think of is this. Some theories believe there to be things out there. These things finish sooner than you think. For younger learners, you can play a game similar to 'I spy" but replace it with, "What do you think this thing is?" and the responder should say, "I think this thing is..." I hope this helps. I would be happy to help you or your child with pronunciation and accent reduction. Book a trial lesson today