Assignment 30/10/2017

Memorize the following tongue twisters by Wednesday ... I'm going to test you on them! ☺

1- She sells seashells on the seashore

2- A proper copper coffee pot

3- Red blood blue blood

Hint: Repeat them as fast as you can 3 times everyday, minimum 5 times per sentence.

Enjoy!

Mr. Tymour

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