Star-Spangled Englishfb07 · 3-04 Phonetics and Pronunciation B2
Audio B07-1. Attitude and politeness.
Attitude. Listen to the difference.
That's wonderful! (enthusiastic)
That's wonderful. (bored)
Oh, great. (sarcastic)
Politeness.
Could you open the window? (polite)
Could you open the window. (rude)
Thank you! (warm)
Thank you. (cold)
Sorry? (I didn't hear you)
Sorry. (apology)
Exclamations and sympathy.
What a beautiful day! How kind of you!
Oh, I'm so sorry. That must be hard.
Really? You're kidding!
Audio B07-2. Which attitude?
Which attitude? Listen and decide.
Great, another meeting.
I got the job!
Your dog died? Oh no...
You've been to Antarctica?
Yeah, sure, whatever.