Who put sheep on the ship?

Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!This lesson is the first in a series on American English vowel sounds. It is primarily intended for Spanish speakers but won't harm anyone else. I promise!Today's sounds are the [i] sound in fit, sit, or bit, and the [ee] sound in feet, seat, and beat.Part One:Let's start with a few sentences which include both sounds. I'll read each sentence two times, and then say each one two more times with a space after each one so you can repeat.1) These shoes don't fit my feet. (2x)Listen and repeat:2) The dog bit the meat.3) This is mint tea. Do you like it sweet? (Is it too minty?)4) Children, please sit in your seats.Part Two: Now let's practice sentences which only have the [i] sound:I'll say the word first three times. Then I'll say the sentence twice, and then again twice with a pause so you can repeat.This jacket doesn't fit. It's too small.Please sit down.Your dog bit me!Can you give me a hint?The tiger fell into a pit.An inch is longer than a centimeter.She lit the fire with a match.Do you like mint tea?Please come in.He stuck me with a pin.Part Three: Now let’s practice with the [ee] sound.As before, I’ll say the key word three times. Then I'll say the sentence twice, and then twice more with a pause so you can repeat.Your father has big feet!She likes to keep her house neat.He’s a terrible drummer. He can’t keep the beat.There’s a hole in the seat of your pants.Tonight I’m going to a ‘meet and greet’.From the mountain top I can see all the way to the sea.Please come in and make yourselves at home.This is my brother, Pete.He’s mixing concrete for the foundation.“Never retreat!” shouted the general.Part Four: Extra practice.Mr. Jim Witt put the sheep on the ship. The architect was holding a blueprint.If you like, I can tint your hair purple.He’s a terrible hypocrite.I can’t work until I get a work permit.The pilot climbed into the cockpit.Do you want us to babysit?The accountant sent me a spreadsheet.His heartbeat was fast because of the heat. She gave a great speech.Coming in the next podcast:  /ʊ/ vs. /u/, the sound in 'book' vs. the sound in 'boot'. 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!