谐音联想背单词 - 英语-Phonetic Association Learning

Example

For the English word 'cat' ([kæt]), a similar-sounding Chinese phrase could be '卡特' (kǎ tè), which closely matches the pronunciation and has a similar tone pattern.

Scenario

A beginner learner encounters the word 'cat' for the first time. By associating it with '卡特', the learner can easily remember the pronunciation through the familiar sound of the Chinese phrase.

Example

For 'astronaut' ([ˈæstrəˌnɔːt]), a matching Chinese phrase might be '爱星人' (ài xīng rén), which not only sounds similar but also conveys the meaning of someone who loves (爱) the stars (星), fitting the context of an astronaut.

Scenario

When learning the term 'astronaut', a student uses '爱星人' to create a vivid image of an astronaut as someone who loves the stars, making the English word more memorable.

Example

Distinguishing 'desert' ([ˈdez.ɚt]) as in a dry, barren area, from 'dessert' ([dɪˈzɝːt]) a sweet course eaten at the end of a meal, using Chinese phrases '大漠' (dà mò) for 'desert' and '甜点' (tián diǎn) for 'dessert' to highlight pronunciation and meaning differences.

Scenario

A learner struggles to remember the difference between 'desert' and 'dessert'. By associating each with distinct Chinese phrases that reflect both sound and meaning differences, the learner can easily recall the correct word.