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Hey, do you know the difference in pronunciation of these words? A lot of people confuse them. Listen closely: John, Paul, and Joan.

Pay attention to the names of these famous people.

Number 1– John Travolta- John Ford – John Paul II.
John Travolta – John Ford – John Paul II.
John Travolta- John Ford – John Paul II.
Now listen and repeat: John – John – John – John – John – John – John – John. (Djón)

Number 2: Joan of Arc – Joan Rivers – Joan Cusack.
Joan of Arc – Joan Rivers – Joan Cusack.
Joan of Arc – Joan Rivers – Joan Cusack.
Now listen and repeat: Joan – Joan – Joan – Joan – Joan – Joan – Joan – Joan. (Djôn)

Number 3: Paul McCartney – Paul Newman – Paul Simon.
Paul McCartney – Paul Newman – Paul Simon.
Paul McCartney – Paul Newman – Paul Simon.
Now listen and repeat -Paul – Paul – Paul – Paul – Paul – Paul – Paul – Paul. (Pól)

Now listen to the text to practice.

Once upon a time, John Travolta, Paul Simon, and Joan Cusack visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They loved the city and found Cariocas to be fun and exciting. John Travolta danced a lot at nightclubs. Joan Cusack loved Corcovado, and Paul Simon watched a beautiful concert at a theater. John Travolta, Paul Simon, and Joan Cusack had a wonderful time in Rio. No wonder. After all, Rio de Janeiro is a special place to visit.

John-(Djón)

Joan- (Djôn)

Paul- (Pól)

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