#260 Homophones in English – There, their, they're
Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar.
Georgiana
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🗓️ 21 July 2023
⏱️ 12 minutes
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In today's lesson, we're going to explore the fascinating world of homophones. These are words that sound the same but have different meanings, and sometimes can be tricky for English learners.
Don't worry, though! By the end of this episode, you'll have a solid understanding of homophones and be able to use them confidently in your everyday conversations.
Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and may be spelled differently. They can often cause confusion, as they sound identical, but their meanings can vary. Let's explore some common examples of homophones to help clarify their usage.
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| 0:00.0 | In today's lesson, we're going to explore the fascinating world of homophones. |
| 0:09.5 | These are words that sound the same, but have different meanings, |
| 0:14.1 | and sometimes can be tricky for English learners. |
| 0:18.5 | Don't worry, though. |
| 0:20.5 | By the end of this episode, |
| 0:22.5 | you'll have a solid understanding of homophones |
| 0:25.6 | and be able to use them confidently |
| 0:28.6 | in your everyday conversations. |
| 0:32.8 | Before you start listening, |
| 0:35.5 | make sure to get the transcript. |
| 0:38.5 | Visit speak-Englishpodcast.com. |
| 0:42.7 | It's free. |
| 0:44.9 | So let's dive in. |
| 0:48.5 | Homophones are words that are pronounced the same, but have different meanings and maybe spelled differently. |
| 0:57.5 | They can often cause confusion as they sound identical, but their meanings can vary. |
| 1:05.7 | Let's explore some common examples of homophones to help clarify their usage. |
| 1:13.8 | Example number one. |
| 1:16.1 | 2, 2 and 2. |
| 1:20.4 | Although they sound alike, they have different meanings and uses. |
| 1:26.7 | 2 refers to number 2, such as, I have 2 cats. |
| 1:34.9 | 2 means also, or in addition. |
| 1:39.4 | For example, I want to go to. |
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