By Jacob M
in
LBL-EN-TH
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Pronunciation: SH vs CH
For many English learners, the SH (/ʃ/) and CH (/ʧ/) sounds are very similar.
Shhh! vs. Choo-Choo!
1. The "SH" Sound (/ʃ/)
Think of this as "The Quiet Sound."
- How to make it: Round your lips slightly and blow air out continuously.
- The trick: It sounds like you are telling someone to be quiet in a library: "Shhhhhh!"
- Feel it: If you put your hand in front of your mouth, you should feel a smooth, long stream of air.
- Words to practice: Shop, Shoe, Shore, Share.
2. The "CH" Sound (/ʧ/)
Think of this as "The Sneeze Sound" or a Train.
- How to make it: Start with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth (stopping the air), and then quickly release it.
- The trick: It sounds like a sneeze ("Ah-choo!") or an old train ("Choo-choo!"). It is short and explosive!
- Feel it: The air should "pop" out against your hand. It is not smooth; it is sudden.
- Words to practice: Chop, Chew, Chore, Chair.
The Big Difference
The most important thing to remember is Time:
- SH (/ʃ/) is LONG. You can hold the sound forever: Shhhhhhhhh...
- CH (/ʧ/) is SHORT. You cannot hold it. It happens once and stops!
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"original": "Part 1: The Kitchen Challenge",
"highlightIndex": 4,
"fullTranslation": "ตอนที่ 1: ความท้าทายในครัว",
"translationOptions": ["ครัว", "ความท้าทาย", "ตอนที่", "หนึ่ง"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
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"original": "Jane went to the small shop near her house.",
"highlightIndex": 5,
"fullTranslation": "เจนไปที่ร้านค้าเล็กๆ ใกล้บ้านของเธอ",
"translationOptions": ["สับ", "ร้านค้า", "เรือ", "งานบ้าน"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "She wanted to buy some cheap cheese.",
"highlightIndex": 5,
"fullTranslation": "เธอต้องการซื้อชีสราคาถูก",
"translationOptions": ["แพง", "แกะ", "ราคาถูก", "แผ่น"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 2
},
{
"original": "She's going to cook a big dinner tonight.",
"highlightIndex": 0,
"fullTranslation": "เธอกำลังจะทำอาหารมื้อใหญ่เย็นนี้",
"translationOptions": ["ชีส", "เธอ", "เขา", "เรือ"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "She looked at the price sheet carefully.",
"highlightIndex": 5,
"fullTranslation": "เธอดูแผ่นป้ายราคาอย่างระมัดระวัง",
"translationOptions": ["โกง", "เรือ", "แกะ", "แผ่นกระดาษ"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 3
},
{
"original": "She did not want the seller to cheat her.",
"highlightIndex": 7,
"fullTranslation": "เธอไม่ต้องการให้คนขายโกงเธอ",
"translationOptions": ["แผ่น", "โกง", "ถูก", "ชิ้น"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "At home, she had a difficult chore to do.",
"highlightIndex": 6,
"fullTranslation": "ที่บ้าน เธอมีงานบ้านที่ยากลำบากต้องทำ",
"translationOptions": ["งานบ้าน", "ชายฝั่ง", "เลือก", "โกง"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 0
},
{
"original": "She had to chop many vegetables.",
"highlightIndex": 3,
"fullTranslation": "เธอต้องสับผักจำนวนมาก",
"translationOptions": ["ร้านค้า", "ซื้อ", "สับ", "หยุด"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 2
},
{
"original": "She sat on a tall chair to rest.",
"highlightIndex": 5,
"fullTranslation": "เธอนั่งพักบนเก้าอี้สูง",
"translationOptions": ["เก้าอี้", "แชร์", "ผม", "เชียร์"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 0
},
{
"original": "She will share the delicious meal with friends.",
"highlightIndex": 2,
"fullTranslation": "เธอจะแบ่งปันมื้ออาหารแสนอร่อยกับเพื่อนๆ",
"translationOptions": ["เก้าอี้", "ชายหาด", "เรือ", "แบ่งปัน"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 3
},
{
"original": "Part 2: The Naughty Dog",
"highlightIndex": 3,
"fullTranslation": "ตอนที่ 2: เจ้าหมาจอมซน",
"translationOptions": ["หมา", "ซน", "ตอนที่", "แมว"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "Max loves to chew on everything he sees.",
"highlightIndex": 3,
"fullTranslation": "แม็กซ์ชอบเคี้ยวทุกอย่างที่เขาเห็น",
"translationOptions": ["รองเท้า", "เคี้ยว", "ไล่", "เลือก"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "Yesterday, he found a red shoe under the bed.",
"highlightIndex": 5,
"fullTranslation": "เมื่อวานนี้ เขาเจอรองเท้าสีแดงใต้เตียง",
"translationOptions": ["เคี้ยว", "เรือ", "รองเท้า", "แกะ"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 2
},
{
"original": "He chewed the heel of the shoe quickly.",
"highlightIndex": 1,
"fullTranslation": "เขากัดเคี้ยวส้นรองเท้าอย่างรวดเร็ว",
"translationOptions": ["ไล่", "รองเท้า", "ซื้อ", "เคี้ยว"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 3
},
{
"original": "Mom quickly shooed him away from the room.",
"highlightIndex": 2,
"fullTranslation": "แม่รีบไล่เขาออกจากห้องไป",
"translationOptions": ["ไล่ไป", "รองเท้า", "เคี้ยว", "ชู"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 0
},
{
"original": "He ran to find his toy sheep instead.",
"highlightIndex": 6,
"fullTranslation": "เขาวิ่งไปหาตุ๊กตาแกะของเขาแทน",
"translationOptions": ["ราคาถูก", "เรือ", "ชีส", "แกะ"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 3
},
{
"original": "Then he saw a potato chip on the floor.",
"highlightIndex": 5,
"fullTranslation": "จากนั้นเขาก็เห็นมันฝรั่งทอดแผ่นหนึ่งบนพื้น",
"translationOptions": ["เรือ", "คาง", "แผ่นมันฝรั่งทอด", "ราคาถูก"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 2
},
{
"original": "He looked at the model ship on the shelf.",
"highlightIndex": 5,
"fullTranslation": "เขามองดูโมเดลเรือบนชั้นวางของ",
"translationOptions": ["เรือ", "มันฝรั่ง", "แกะ", "แผ่น"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 0
},
{
"original": "Part 3: The Morning Run",
"highlightIndex": 4,
"fullTranslation": "ตอนที่ 3: การวิ่งตอนเช้า",
"translationOptions": ["เดิน", "วิ่ง", "เช้า", "เย็น"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "Tom went for a run by the shore.",
"highlightIndex": 7,
"fullTranslation": "ทอมไปวิ่งเล่นริมชายฝั่ง",
"translationOptions": ["งานบ้าน", "ร้านค้า", "รองเท้า", "ชายฝั่ง"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 3
},
{
"original": "The cold wind blew on his chin.",
"highlightIndex": 6,
"fullTranslation": "ลมเย็นพัดโดนคางของเขา",
"translationOptions": ["หน้าแข้ง", "คาง", "ชิ้น", "ผอม"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "He tripped and hit his right shin.",
"highlightIndex": 6,
"fullTranslation": "เขาสะดุดและกระแทกหน้าแข้งขวา",
"translationOptions": ["หน้าแข้ง", "คาง", "ผอม", "เรือ"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 0
},
{
"original": "It was a painful chore to walk back home.",
"highlightIndex": 4,
"fullTranslation": "มันเป็นงานที่ยากลำบากที่จะเดินกลับบ้าน",
"translationOptions": ["ชายฝั่ง", "งานบ้าน/งานยาก", "เลือก", "โกง"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "He needed a cool sheet of ice for his leg.",
"highlightIndex": 4,
"fullTranslation": "เขาต้องการแผ่นน้ำแข็งเย็นๆ สำหรับขาของเขา",
"translationOptions": ["โกง", "แผ่น", "เรือ", "แกะ"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 1
},
{
"original": "He touched his shin and then his chin.",
"highlightIndex": 7,
"fullTranslation": "เขาจับที่หน้าแข้งและจากนั้นก็ที่คาง",
"translationOptions": ["คาง", "ชิ้น", "หน้าแข้ง", "แผ่น"],
"correctTranslationIndex": 0
}
]
