Final -S Pronunciation Exercises
somdn_product_pageThese final s pronunciation exercises help teachers introduce and practise the three pronunciations of final -s and -es: /s/, /z/ and /ɪz/. Designed for A2/B1 teens and adults, this ESL pronunciation lesson combines clear rules, listening practice, vocabulary activities and a creative speaking challenge to help students recognise and produce the correct endings in plurals, present simple verbs and possessives.
Level: A2/B1
Time: 40–50 minutes
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – The worksheet can be completed digitally or printed for classroom use.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teaching notes, pronunciation guidance and an answer key.
Student Version – Suitable for classroom teaching, online lessons and independent completion.
Audio – A listening recording for checking and repeating the words in Exercise 1.
Final S Pronunciation Exercises – Lesson Overview
The lesson explains the s es pronunciation rules and provides structured practice with the pronunciation of s endings. Students work with the three sounds in different contexts, including the pronunciation of plural s, third-person singular verbs and possessive ‘s.
1. Pronunciation Rules and Sound Awareness
Students compare the endings in three example sentences before exploring the rules for /s/, /z/ and /ɪz/. A clear reference table explains how the final sound of a word determines the pronunciation of its ending, with examples and guidance on voiced and voiceless sounds.
2. Word Sorting and Listening Practice
Students sort 12 words into the three pronunciation categories, then listen to the audio to check their answers and repeat the words. This activity provides focused practice with final -s and -es endings.
3. Odd One Out
In four groups of words, students identify the word with a different final -s sound. The activity encourages careful listening and helps students distinguish between /s/, /z/ and /ɪz/.
4. Illustrated Vocabulary Activity
Students match eight illustrated vocabulary items to the correct words, preparing them for the final speaking activity.
5. The Three-Sound Sentence Challenge
These s z iz pronunciation exercises conclude with a creative speaking challenge. Students choose people and words from three sound categories to make unusual or funny sentences containing all three endings. They then read their sentences aloud to a partner, focusing on accurate pronunciation.
Skills Developed
- Recognising and producing the /s/, /z/ and /ɪz/ endings
- Applying final -s and -es pronunciation rules
- Listening discrimination and pronunciation accuracy
- Vocabulary development
- Speaking fluency and peer interaction
Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify the three pronunciations of final -s and -es, apply the relevant pronunciation rules, and use these endings more accurately in spoken English.
Try These Final S Pronunciation Exercises in Class Today!
With clear explanations, audio practice and interactive activities, this downloadable resource provides teachers with a ready-to-use lesson. The s z iz pronunciation exercises PDF includes fillable fields for digital learning and can also be printed for face-to-face classes.
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