Is your schoolbook bulletproof?

Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!In this lesson we will practice two more vowel sounds.First /ʊ/, the sound in words like goodstoodbookAnd then the sound /u:/ in words likemoonbootsoonPart One: Listen to the following sentences with the  /ʊ/ sound:That’s a good cookbook.I would like to buy a wool jacket.Take a look at this hook.Please put the wood over there.The soldier stood at attention.She should have come earlier.Part Two:  Now let’s practice with the /u:/ sound.This boot is loose.The goose got loose.A hammer is a tool. A saw is too.You never see the moon at noon.Please come home soon.Part Three:  Some words with both sounds:Schoolbook.I lost my favorite  schoolbook.FootstoolHe stood on a footstool to reach the top shelf.   BulletproofThe policeman wore a bulletproof vest.                                                                             Extra Listening Practice:                                                He got soot on his suit.He pulled his friend into the pool.Extra slow:  schoolbook……..footstool………..bulletproof…………..*********************************************************************Over the years linguists have created an international phonetic alphabet (IPA) to help them record the sounds of the world's languages. Yesterday I found this wonderful interactive chart for the American English IPA and I wanted to share the link with you.Link to interactive chart of the American IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)Intro & Outro Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Support the showEmail me:  [email protected] can now support my podcasts and classes:Keep the podcasts coming! Thank you!