The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.

At a glance

Difficulty

Medium

Target sounds

TH

Words

11

Reps to pass

15 in 60s

Why this one is hard

Eleven TH sounds, switching between voiced and unvoiced. The THR clusters add a third transition inside single words.

How to practise it

1. 1

   Say it once, slowly

   Read the whole line aloud at half speed. Get every sound correct before you think about pace.

2. 2

   Break it into chunks

   Split the line into two or three pieces. Repeat each piece on its own until it comes out clean every time.

3. 3

   Join the chunks back up

   Say the full line again, still slowly. Accuracy first — speed is worth nothing if the words are wrong.

4. 4

   Start the timer

   Hit start and push your pace. You need 15 clean repetitions in 60 seconds to pass medium.

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• She sells seashells by the seashore.Medium · S, SH

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