Episode 16 - Tongue Twisting

Tongue Twisters are a great way of helping us become more confident in our conversation, not only native English speakers but those who are learning the language. It helps our articulation to produce the right sounds - and stimulates the rhythm of speech. The tricks of tongue twisters come in the form of similar sounding words running together, challenging us to keep on track without getting tongue tied as we go faster. Edwin Maher has written six tongue twisters especially for this episode, and after listening - go back to try matching his slow -and fast - reading, then try on your own. 1 - Will Britain make its Brexit exit or will Brexit never be an exit If Britain makes its Brexit exit, will that be the end of Brexit? Many Brits think Britain’s Brexit will never reach the final exit. 2 - Only a twit would tweet on Twitter Do you know a tweeting Twitter twit? It seems Twits Tweeting on Twitter never want to quit. 3 - I live in Malta and met a girl from Gibraltar We fell in love and plan to reach the altar But she wants to walk from Malta to Gibraltar Which means our plan to wed at the alter may finally falter. 4 - Do you choose to believe fake news Or is fake news a ruse your eyes can’t refuse If you cannot choose what is fake news You have a choice to give fake news no voice. 5 - Arthur and Martha live with Martha’s mother and father Which shouldn’t seem strange at all. But Arthur told Martha her mother and father were driving him up the wall Said Martha to Arthur - I know how you feel, but they’re just very set in their ways Said Arthur to Martha - That may be true for I know they have seen better days Martha stared back at Arthur but all she could do was burst into laughter. 6 - I own a tricycle-bicycle A bicycle built for three But once my bicycle hit another tricycle Throwing us into a tree Riding a tricycle-bicycle isn’t always a treat. When I hit the other tricycle-bicycle I ended up losing my seat.