Sentence Stress: Content and Function Words

Learning the rhythm of English is important for sounding natural. English is a stress-timed language. Some syllables have more stress than other syllables. This video is full of examples and activities for you to practice. Download free worksheet: 1:08 Content words and function words 4:10 Content/function examples: call doctor & lost wallet 6:15 Timed sentences: Cats chase mice & Birds fly south. 8:10 Stressed and unstressed syllables (oOOo) EXPLANATION 9:12 Matching patterns in sentences ACTIVITY 11:00 Answers 11:38 DA DA guessing game #1 13:30 DA DA guessing game #2 Subscribe for more Misha & Larissa: Visit for videos, worksheets and more!