Tongue twisters
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Tongue twister
A tongue twister can be a fun way to practice the different sounds of English. Try these tongue twisters, how well can you say them?
She sells seashells by the sea shore.
She sells seashells by the sea shore.
Try this one;
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
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