A little practice.A clearer next take.
18 original tongue twisters. Choose one and read at your own pace.
Read “Red ribbons” aloud. Follow the steps, listen for one detail and repeat with an optional timer.
Red ribbons
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Say the whole passage at a pace that lets you hear every word. Notice one part to repeat.
Rory rolls red ribbons round a rail.
Keep the description of the ribbon clear as you move into the next word. Complete the word group before taking a breath or restarting.
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Tongue-tip sounds
PractiseRory rolls red ribbons round a rail.
Then try an ordinary sentence
Tie a red ribbon around the rail by the entrance.
Keep the description of the ribbon clear as you move into the next word. Complete the word group before taking a breath or restarting.
Read the ordinary sentence as an instruction. Can a listener tell which object you mean and where it goes?
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?
Tie a red ribbon around the rail by the entrance.
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.