A little practice.A clearer next take.
18 original tongue twisters. Choose one and read at your own pace.
Read “Quiet clocks” aloud. Follow the steps, listen for one detail and repeat with an optional timer.
Quiet clocks
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Say the whole passage at a pace that lets you hear every word. Notice one part to repeat.
Quick clicks stop; quiet clocks tick.
Keep the two parts of the phrase distinct. Use the boundary between them to separate their actions or sounds without running the consonants together.
The timer is optional. Finish your thought before moving on.
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Mixed sound sequences
PractiseQuick clicks stop; quiet clocks tick.
Then try an ordinary sentence
Wait until the clicking stops, then listen to the clock.
Keep the two parts of the phrase distinct. Use the boundary between them to separate their actions or sounds without running the consonants together.
Read the ordinary sentence as something you would ask another person to do. Can they explain the next action and when to take it?
Say the whole passage at a pace that lets you hear every word. Notice one part to repeat.
Repeat the difficult part, then read the complete passage at a comfortable pace. Choose clarity before speed.
Read the ordinary sentence. Can you keep the same care without making the sentence sound forced?
Wait until the clicking stops, then listen to the clock.
Read aloud or use a recorder you already know. The timer guides your practice; it does not assess your voice. Completion lasts while this page stays open.