Good-good-good morning planet!
I don't know about you, of course, but on my English planet (under the name) it is morning. And an important informational and practical article about english transcription I decided to write on the cheerful morning head. I think you don't mind). Then let's start analyzing this simple, but often questionable topic.
Do you need English transcription at all?
What can I say to you? .. If in the school curriculum in English it is passed and forced to teach, then of course you can't get away! Speaking globally, its absence in learning English will not affect the results and knowledge in any way.
BUT! Since our children still learn English, it is a matter of honor to know what transcription is in it. This is about the same as it is important to know that there are 6 cases in Russian (and this, by the way, differs it from English and many others). But we can learn to speak and write words without thinking about what case to use in them ... "ANDvan Rodil Dyevchonka ... Well, you understand me, I think.
Therefore, my verdict is - we will study! But quickly and without any stretching for a year! A lesson or two - and English transcription" will become the most pleasant phrase in the world ...
In addition, having the ability to decipher the English transcription, any schoolchild and adult will be able to read and pronounce any, even the most "terribly incomprehensible" word in english dictionary!!!
Why was it invented?
They came up with it a very, very long time ago, while the British themselves, for themselves - when they realized that they themselves could not always understand how this or that word is read.
The point is that in english language there is, according to which you can read the words correctly. For example, this rule: "In a closed syllable english letter "A" reads like this (words ba g, la ptop)» ... But at the same time, there are so many exceptions to these rules that sometimes it is impossible to remember them (for example, to this rule we take an exception with a word with a closed syllable t a sk , in which the letter "a" is already read differently).
Well, they came up with such a concept as transcription, so that every English word can be read correctly, even without knowing the rules, but simply by owning a set of transcription symbols.
Sometimes you may see two variations of the same icon, this is normal. Both of them take place. My analogies with Russian letters are very arbitrary. The main thing here is to hear the sound and simulate it as accurately as possible.
Transcription icons for vowel sounds
[i] or [ ı ] a sound similar to "and", but more abrupt and solid.
[e] a sound similar to "e", but more abrupt and solid.
[ ӕ ] a sound similar to "e" but wider.
[ ɔ ] or [ ɒ ] a sound similar to "o", but more abrupt and open.
[ ∧ ] sound similar to "a", but more abrupt.
[u] or [ ʋ ] a sound similar to "y", but more abrupt.
[i:]a sound like a long and.
[ ɔ: ] a sound like a long "o".
[ ɑ: ] a sound like a long and deep "a".
[u:]a sound like a long y.
[ ə: ] or [ɜ:] a sound resembling something in between "o" and "e".
In English, there is one single transcriptional icon that denotes an unstressed vowel - [ə] . It is pronounced very shortly and indistinctly. We often hear it at the end of words ending in unstressed vowels. Teacher, computer ...
Transcriptional icons for consonants
[p] a sound similar to "p".
[b] a sound similar to "b".
[t] sound similar to "t".
[d] a sound similar to "d".
[k] sound like "k".
[g] a sound similar to "g".
[f] sound similar to "f".
[v] a sound similar to "in".
[s] a sound similar to "s".
[z] a sound similar to "z".
[m] a sound similar to "m".
[n] sound like "n".
[l] a sound similar to "l".
[h] a sound like an airy "x".
[ ʃ ] a sound similar to "u".
[tʃ] sound similar to "h".
[ ʒ ] a sound similar to "g".
[dʒ] a sound like "j".
[r] sound similar to "p".
[j] a sound similar to "th". Softens vowels, e.g. [jɒ] [je] [ju:]
[w] the sound made by the lips.
[ ŋ ] a sound like "n" pronounced in the nose.
[ θ ] dull interdental sound.
[ ð ] ringing interdental sound.
Transcriptional icons for diphthongs (double sounds)
[aı] or [ai] a sound similar to "ah".
[eı] or [ei] a sound like "hey".
[ ɔı ] or [ɔi] a sound similar to "oh".
[aʋ] or [au] sound like "ay".
[ əʋ ] or [ou] a sound like "oh".
[ ıə ] or [iə] a sound similar to "ee".
[ ʋə ] or [uə] a sound similar to "ue".
[eə] or [ εə ] a sound like "ea".
Practice time
Well, here we have reviewed with you all the signs of the English transcription. Most of them children and adults remember quite easily. Difficulties sometimes arise with icons denoting diphthongs or some sounds that are not at all similar to Russian. But this quickly corrects if everything is consolidated right away with good practice and exercises, which we will now do.
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Exercise 1
The first thing to do is to repeat several times the sound corresponding to a certain sign of the English transcription. Go in order (according to the list I gave). Repeat one sound 3-5 times, trying to associate a complex icon with an image. For example, repeating the sound [ ӕ ]
, imagine a cat, a hat or any other image, but only let this image correspond to a word that is pronounced with this sound in English. For example, an image of a bag with such a corporate badge appeared in my head.))
How is it? Hard? If yes, then I will share with you my ideas regarding the most "intractable" transcription signs. Please do not judge strictly my clumsy pictures. I swear they look much prettier in my imagination)).
Icon [ ʋ ] — foot-heel image.
The word foot [fʋt].
Icon [ ɜ: ] - the image of a bird.
The word bird [b ɜ: d].
Icon [ ʃ ] - the image of the shoe.
The word shoe [ʃu:].
Icon [tʃ]-image of a chicken.
The word chick [tʃık].
Icon [dʒ] - the image of the page in the tutorial.
The word page.
Icon [j] - the image of a checkmark, the correct answer.
The word yes.
Icon [ ŋ ] - an image of a long and uneven road.
The word long.
Icon [ θ ] - the image of the number three.
The word three [θri:].
Icon [ ð ] - the image of a mother with a baby.
The word mother.
Exercise 2
- Now we will read with you simple words with different sounds. Your task is to look at a word, listen to its pronunciation, repeat, and then guess which transcription icon from the ones below corresponds to the sound in the word (the required vowels or combinations will be underlined).
[ ı ] [e] [ ӕ ] [ ɒ ] [ ∧ ] [ ʋ ] [i:][ ɔ: ] [ ɑ: ] [u:] [ɜ:]
| b ir d | f a mily | c oo l |
| p i g | b u tter | f ir st |
| d o ll | ea t | s i t |
| l a st | b e d | c ar |
| a pple | cl o ck | m e n |
| d augh ter | p u t | cl ea n |
| d o ctor | fr ui t | k i tchen |
| d ar k | g ir l | d i nner |
| d oor | trolley-b u s | c a p |
| f oo t | b oo k | b a ll |
- Now you will see other words that you will also need to listen to and repeat, and then select the required transcription sign from the ones presented below, which corresponds to this or that sound (the required consonants or combinations will be underlined in the words).
[p] [b][t] [d][k] [g][f] [v][s] [z][m] [n]
[l][h] [ ʃ ] [tʃ] [ ʒ ] [dʒ] [r][j] [w][ ŋ ] [ θ ] [ ð ]
| bet w een | v ery | w indow |
| v illage | s treet | z oo |
| th in | th en | tea ch er |
| s ugar | tele ph one | f iv e |
| hundre d | mus t | nigh t |
| midd le | nu m ber | p resent |
| b lack | k itten | g ive |
| kn ife | h orse | r oom |
| pi n k | spon ge | ki ng |
| pa ge | facto r y | y ou |
- The following words contain diphthongs. Listening, repeating and choosing desired sign transcriptions for underlined letters and letter combinations.
[aı] [eı] [ ɔı ] [aʋ] [ əʋ ] [ ıə ] [ ʋə ] [eə]
| f ear | n a me | beh i nd |
| wardr o be | ch air | t o ne |
| p oor | c a ke | t ow n |
| h ere | t our | c oi n |
| br ow n | th o se | h are |
| Jul y | b oy | t a ble |
| tr ou sers | yell ow | b i ke |
| c are | n ear | s o |
- The final exercise in this section is to choose the correct transcription for a word from the two suggested. The scheme of work is the same: listen, repeat, and then choose.
cup[kʌp] or [kӕp]
twelve[tvelv] or [twelv]
month[mɑ: nθ] or [mʌnθ]
rain[raın] or [reın]
farm[fɜ: m] or [fɑːm]
large[lɑːʒ] or [lɑːdʒ]
spoon[spuːn] or [spɔ: n]
fair[feə] or [fıə]
say[seɪ] or [seə]
now[nəʋ] or [naʊ]
June[tʃ uːn] or [dʒuːn]
Exercise # 3
Well, it's time to write the transcription of the words ourselves. I think you will succeed! A day or two - and the topic of English transcription will become as easy for you as you never dreamed of)). Let me remind you again that unstressed syllables are often denoted like this [ ə ] .
after, box, write, with, open,
season, shut, round, tall, number,
shirt, plus, jam, song, yogurt, hate
Exercise 4
This exercise is to practice reading a lot. english words by transcription. For children, the best option here will be cards with English words and transcriptions to them. Some authors (for example, Nosova, Epanova) specially develop such cards - after all, they help not only to consolidate the learned transcription signs, but also to easily replenish your vocabulary... These are such interesting cards I found in the store Maze... Here are the most basic topics and words:
Set "Wild animals"
Set "Fruits"
Set "Man"
Set "Professions"
Set "School"
Set "House"
Well, I did it, friends!
And you? Did you manage? If you have any questions, be sure to ask me. I will try to answer them.
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Answers to exercises:
| b ird [ɜ:] | f amily [ӕ] | c ool [u:] |
| p ig [ı] | b utter [∧] | f irst [ɜ:] |
| d oll [ɔ:] | eat [i:] | s it [ı] |
| l ast [ɑ:] | b ed [e] | c ar [ ɑ: ] |
| apple [ӕ] | cl ock [ɒ] | m en [e] |
| d aughter [ɔ:] | p ut [ʋ] | cl ean [i:] |
| d octor [ɒ] | fr uit [u:] | k itchen [ı] |
| d ark [ɑ:] | g irl [ɜ:] | d inner [ı] |
| d oor [ ɔ: ] | trolley-b us [∧] | c ap [ӕ] |
| f oot [ʋ] | b ook [ʋ] | b all [ɔ:] |
| bet ween [w] | very [v] | window [w] |
| villa ge [v] [dʒ] | street [s] | zoo [z] |
| thin [θ] | then [ð] | tea cher [tʃ] |
| sugar [ʃ] | tele phone [f] | fi ve [f] [v] |
| hundre d [d] | mus t [t] | nigh t [t] |
| midd le [l] | nu mber [m] | present [p] |
| black [b] | kitten [k] | give [g] |
| knife [n] | horse [h] | room [r] |
| pi nk [ŋ] | spon ge [dʒ] | ki ng [ ŋ ] |
| pa ge [dʒ] | facto ry [r] | you [j] |
| f ear [ ıə ] | n ame [eı] | beh ind [aı] |
| wardr obe [əʋ] | ch air [eə] | t one [əʋ] |
| p oor [ ʋə ] | c ake [eı] | t own [aʋ] |
| h ere [ ıə ] | t our [ ʋə ] | c oin [ɔı] |
| br own [aʋ] | th ose [əʋ] | h are [eə] |
| Jul y [aı] | b oy [ ɔı ] | t able [eı] |
| tr ousers [aʋ] | yell ow [ əʋ ] | b ike [aı] |
| c are [eə] | n ear [ ıə ] | s o [ əʋ ] |
[ˈⱭːftə], [bɒks], [raɪt], [wɪð], [ˈəʊpən],
[ˈSiːzn], [ʃʌt], [raʊnd], [tɔːl], [ˈnʌmbə],
[ʃɜːt], [plʌs], [dʒæm], [sɒŋ], [ˈjɒɡət], [heɪt]
The phonetics of the English language for children is a rather difficult topic to study and requires special attention. The fact is that the Russian language does not have some of the sounds that are present in English. Moreover, there are words where sounds are so skillfully intertwined with each other that a word can only be read with transcription.
The transcription of English words is a kind of lifesaver for kids who have a problem with pronunciation. How to read a set of letters that form a word in which one sound is denoted by two letters? Not an easy task, especially for young children. But ... if you make an effort, the transcription can obey everyone!
You need to learn English gradually. First, you need to start learning with simple monosyllabic words. Рage, chick [tʃık], foot [fʋt], long - learning the pronunciation of such words is much easier than tackling two-syllable words at once (for comparison: monosyllabic words children are taught from grade 2).
On a note! English transcription for children should be present in every word studied, because the Russian alphabet is different from the English one. Remember, there is no single rule in English for pronouncing vowels and consonants. In the same closed syllable, the same letter can be read in different ways. Those who are just starting to conquer the peculiarities of the pronunciation of English need to learn to speak correctly from the very beginning.
Secondly, learning should be like a game. The so-called phonetic fireworks of sounds should not be darkness for a child. Remember, it is imperative for your little one that lessons are fun. Dry theory and hard practice will remain ineffective if the material is not presented in an interesting way.
Third, use visual materials... So English will be available for everyone to learn! For this, cards are ideal. The images on them should be colorful, bright and cheerful. Bet on juicy fruits, cartoon characters, favorite children's toys. A red apple, a cheerful tiger and ripe eggplants will be remembered much faster than dishes or equipment.
Phonetics of the English language for children: learning the main pitfalls
Transcription plays an important role in learning English. And not only for children, but also for adults. The fact is that there is no single rule that would encompass the reading of all words. What are we talking about? That the letter "A" can be read as and And How ӕ ... For example, in the word bag and reads like ӕ , but in the word task - as and... And not just how and, but how long and => |a: |... The English language is rich in such phonetic "gifts". How to understand where and when to read which letter? In both words, the syllable is closed, but the letters are read differently. In order not to be mistaken with the pronunciation, you need to look at the transcription.
On a note!It is important to study not only the reading of the letters themselves, but also the special transcription signs. Colon, line, wideӕ , short e - only a small part of the main characters. Armed with the necessary knowledge, children can easily read the necessary words, with or without translation.
But! Do not forget that the material is perceived visually better than by ear. No wonder they say that it is better to see once than hear a hundred times. Therefore, use colorful cards with vivid images and try to present english material in a playful way.
- Pear - - Pear
- Long - - Long
- House - - House
- Doll - - Doll
- Pottery - [ˈpɔtərɪ] - Pottery
- Bird - - Bird
- Cup - - Cup
- Boot - - Boot
- Mouse - - Mouse
- Dough - - Dough
Here are some tips on how to memorize sounds quickly and efficiently:
- Repeat the sound several times every day. And do it meaningfully, and not just because you need to. And so that the lesson does not bore you, choose an interesting or funny word, which will make the baby smile and pleasant impressions.
- Develop a taxonomy. The lists above can be studied in turn. The same sequence can be developed for sounds, for example, today - the first three, tomorrow - the second three, etc.
- Associate. Tired of repeating the same sounds? Associate them with something enjoyable! For example, studying the sound ӕ in the word hat ( hӕ t), imagine a different hat each time. Red, with bombs, a wizard, a favorite cartoon character, etc. Using this method, the child will not get tired of repeating the same word. On the contrary, seeing an interesting specimen (in real life or on TV), he will immediately remember the peculiarities of the pronunciation of this vowel, and, accordingly, of English words.
On a note! When the hat gets tired, speak cat, bag or another word you like.
reference: Activities with children will be more effective if the next lesson flows smoothly from the previous one. We are about the fact that the topics studied should complement each other, and not be studied in a scattered, chaotic form.
Summing up
Remembering English words for children is not difficult if the study is in a playful way. It is important to interest the child so that it is interesting for him to learn. For this we use colorful pictures with multi-colored images. Phonetics is a difficult topic and should be approached gradually. The topic should be broken down into several stages. Each stage includes the study of several sounds.
Don't try to learn everything at once! Remember the saying: "The quieter you go, the further you will be." In this case \u003d\u003e the longer you study the topic, the deeper the knowledge gained will take root in your memory. Good luck, inspiration and interesting associations. Make each lesson interesting, fun and educational!
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Each of us, opening the English dictionary, came across such a phenomenon as transcription - this is the recording of the sound of a letter or word in the form of special phonetic symbols. This is a very important language element and today we are exploring it together with you.
Why do children need transcription in English?The transcription is phonetic. It is often found in the languages \u200b\u200bof the Indo-European group. English transcription has its own characteristics, it conveys the word the way it is read, and is necessary especially for beginners and for children learning a foreign language.
In English, words are not read as they are written, as can be seen in Russian or spanish... Each word of the English language, each letter combination, each diphthong or triphthong has its own characteristics, its own reading rules. It is this function that English transcription performs - to teach children to read and speak English correctly.
We work with the dictionary correctly
In one of our articles, we have already mentioned how important it is to work with a dictionary while studying a foreign speech. This is especially important for children. The dictionary represents a word in English, its translation into Russian and the transcription of this word, that is, it shows us how it is read, and, therefore, pronounced.
Speaking of Google Translate, it gives us voice pronunciation. It's also good. Nevertheless, it is important for children to see the transcription of a word, read it aloud several times, and remember everything visually. The child himself does the phonetic work.
The voice pronunciation of the Google translator can be traced by the transcription in the dictionary, repeated after the announcer. But be sure to pay attention to the transcription signs in the dictionary! Thus, we learn to read in English and pronounce words correctly. By understanding phonetics, you can read words on your own, without assistance.
Teaching children to work with English transcription Memorizing reading rules in English
So, don't let your phonetics and pronunciation lessons go to waste. Pay attention to the basic rules for reading English words, which have several types of syllables. But in order to understand the whole system, it is necessary to distinguish and remember only two types: an open syllable and a closed syllable.
- Open syllable must end with a vowel: stone, game, like - the vowel in the word is read in the same way as in the alphabet
- Closed syllable must end with a consonant letter: cat, pen, bus - a vowel in a syllable gives a different sound, it does not correspond to the written letter.
Basically, English sounds correspond to the sounds of the Russian language, for example: [b] - [b]; [p] - [p] etc.
But there are some differences: - [j] (joy); [∫] - [w] (shadow); - [h] (teacher).
There are some sounds that have no analogy in Russian: [θ] - think; [ð] - mother; [ŋ] - dreaming; [w] - walk.
Finally, we turn to diphthongs. There are several of them: [əu] - [oh] (coat); [au] - [ay] (how); [ei] - [hey] (pray); [oi] - [oh] (join); [ai] - [ai] (like).
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How to make friends with transcription?
We want to reiterate that the English transcription will be especially useful for children and beginners. When studying English with children, or teaching it, do not forget about transcription lessons, teach children to pronunciation from an early age. It is clear that it will be difficult for them at first, for young children all these icons and symbols will be difficult.
But do not let the child give up, cheer him up. Let your lessons introduce the kid to this phonetic phenomenon every time:
- Introduce the children to transcription and reading rules. Explain what it is and what it is for
- Show the children how to write the transcription icons and symbols, invite them to write them down for you
- Read a few transcribed English words and write them down with the children. Ask the guys to rewrite them
- Suggest some foreign words with transcription and have the children read them
- In the future, working with English vocabulary, ask the children to record not only the translation of words, but also their sound writing
- Work with the transcription in each lesson so that the children get used to it.
To make it easy and interesting for your child to comprehend sound writing, use various forms, methods and visuals in your work. All kinds didactic gamesregarding phonetics, exercises will help you with this. English phonetic icons can be represented as funny pictures, colorful drawings, etc. The topic is not easy for a child, so it is important to use imagination to diversify activities.
We hope that you will be able to make friends with the transcription, because it makes English easier and more accessible.
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Very often, parents want their children to learn English as soon as possible. And the skill of reading in this matter is far from the last place. But if in the Russian language it is clear at some intuitive level what needs to be done, then the English language is already a problem. So moms turn to me for advice on how to teach a child to read in English.
And today I decided to answer all your questions: how to do it at home, how to do it quickly and correctly, and what exercises should be paid attention to first.
The most important thing before starting
To teach your toddler to read from scratch, you need to learn at least a few words in another language. Believe me, if you immediately sit down to learn to read, you will only get screams, tantrums and a wild disgust for learning the language in the future.
While you are still very young and have not gone to grade 1, just learn new words together, memorize them by ear, teach your child to sound English words. It is important that he understands what the word he says means.
Most educational institutions include foreign language into their curriculum only when students move to grade 3. But it shouldn't be difficult for your little one to start learning the basics right after moving to grade 2.
By this time, he will be taught how to read correctly in his native language, he will understand that letters form certain sounds and add up to words. Trust me, in this case the training will go much faster. By the way, if your child is already a schoolboy, I advise you.
Where do you start?
If we talk about how to properly teach a child to read in English, then the most correct answer would be -. This should be done in the most interesting ways for the child: teach him with the help of songs, toy cubes or magnets, cards and coloring books - in general, everything that your imagination gets to.
But remember that letters and sounds are different things, especially in English. Therefore, when teaching, pay special attention to this. By the way, your child will quickly learn this moment if it passes here is such a course from LinguaLeo - Milana and I liked it very much, so I recommend it - and you can also taste it!))
More and more popular among parents and teachers is a method of teaching a child to read, which is called Phonics (Phonix)... Its essence lies in the fact that your children do not learn letters separately from words. They learn the SOUND, which in most cases this letter forms. That is, they remember the letter "s" not as "es", but as "s". It's like in Russian: we call the letter "em", but we say "Machine".
Remember, my dears, that all children are different and sometimes remember information for a very long time, so do not rush your baby, and even more so move on to learning something new, until you have mastered the previous material 100%!
If you want your child to develop their thinking at a super fast pace, motor skills are a must. It has long been known that any handicraft activity will go a long way towards the mental wins of your kids!
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The next stage after the alphabet is reading syllables. Tell your child how vowels connect with consonants, how much they are friends. And only then move on to the last stage - words.
Transcription is the backbone
One of the most important things to consider when learning a language both at school and at home is the correct transcription.
Transcription is graphical display of pronunciation(I dedicated it to her, where I disassembled all the icons, gave exercises with answers and shared the secrets of memorizing the signs of English transcription ) .
At first, it seems that reading the transcription is simply unrealistic, because there are some incomprehensible "hooks and icons". But I assure you, everything is much simpler. Below I will show you in the most detailed form how all the sounds of the English language are read. If you already know how it sounds english alphabet, then it will be interesting for you to see how the letters you already know in the transcription are indicated.
But in addition to the sounds that we know thanks to the alphabet, in the English language there are also sounds that are not shown in alphabetic letters, but are created with certain combinations of them. Let's take a look at their transcription and dubbing in Russian ().
Unconventional way
There is another way to teach children to read. It is practiced as in teaching native languageand foreign. This method consists in starting learning not from parts to whole, but on the contrary, from whole to parts, that is, from whole words to letters. I would recommend using this method from early childhood - from the age of 3. On you will find common English words for children (voiced), which, if desired, can be printed and used in the form of cards - so the child will quickly remember not only their translation, but also the correct one way of reading.
This method is based on the child's ability to associate the written word and the combination of sounds heard at the same time. And given the fact that usually a child's memory is many times better than ours, an adult's (if there is a moment of interest, of course!), Then this method can bring much faster results than the traditional one. I will definitely tell you more about it, but in a separate article. Subscribe to my blog not to miss.
I can also recommend a book to you « Learn to read English» (a wonderful author Eugene Karlova) - it is a great combination of benefits and interest. Each parent will be able to teach their child to read English words, as the material is presented in a very accessible form.
Another decent book — How to learn to read in English (M. Kaufman) ... What is very remarkable, in parallel with learning to read, there is an acquaintance with the English-speaking culture. This awakens the child's interest and curiosity in the language ... And interest, as you know, is already 50% of success! If not more ...
Practice, practice and more practice
Oh, how I love the practical parts. So today I have prepared for you some exercises with words that will help your child quickly master this difficult lesson - reading in English. The essence of the exercise is in the grouping of words by sounds. The child, reading a certain group of words, will memorize the combinations of letters that he sees at the same time. Thus, a clear concept of how this or that word is read will form in his head. Of course, there are exceptions in English ... a dime a dozen, and all of them cannot be kept up. Therefore, the more your child reads, the faster he will master the correct reading.
say, may, lay, stay, way, pay, play
mate, fate, rate, late, gate
game, came, make, Kate
sun, fun, run, gun, cut, but, nut
twice, ice, rice, mice, lice
sit, pit, fit
fine, nine, mine, shine, line
not, spot, lot
gone, done
fork, cork
cope, smoke, rose, nose
here, mere, fear, tear
pure, cure, lure
mare, bare, dare, care
shy, sky, my, by, buy
And if you still have questions - and I am sure that if there are none at the moment, they will certainly appear - then welcome to the comments. I will be happy to explain to you everything incomprehensible, to dispel all doubts and help you to understand even better how quickly.
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And that's all for today.
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