Exercises for /dʒ/ and /tʃ/

1. Put these words into the correct column. Then listen to the MP3 (18a) and practice saying the words.

Japan job orange fridge rich

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Words containing a / dʒ / sound Words containing a / tʃ/ sound

page rich

2. Put words from exercise 1 in the gaps below. Then listen to the MP3 (18b) and repeat the sentences.

a) I’m going to visit either ……………………. or ……………………. next year.

b) Some people dream of being super ……………………., but I just want enough money to be happy.
c) I can speak three …………………….: English, French and German.
d) Please turn to ……………………. one hundred and fifty five of your class books.
e) I prefer to exercise outdoors rather than in a …………………….
f) Could I have a glass of ……………………. juice, please?
g) The crowd cheered and clapped after the president gave his …………………….
h) I have a ……………………. interview tomorrow. Wish me luck!

3. Listen to the MP3 (18c) and circle which word you hear.

a) Jane chain
b) ridge rich
c) jump chump
d) Jill chill
e) jeep cheap

4. Record yourself saying the words in sections 1 and 3, and the sentences in section 2. Listen to your
recording again in a few days. Can you clearly hear the two target sounds you studied?

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