Master the long /iː/ and short /ɪ/ sounds through focused repetition and listening exercises. This practice session reinforces Lesson 7's key concept: both 'e' and 'i' can represent these two distinct vowel sounds in British English. You'll practice word lists, minimal pairs (sit/seat, ship/sheep), and challenging tongue twisters designed to sharpen your ear and improve your articulation. Perfect for learners who want to train their pronunciation through hands-on practice rather than theory. Repeat, listen, and build muscle memory—no matter your starting level, consistent practice will help these sounds become natural. Transcript: Long e with letter E: see, me, be, these, complete, scene, tree, free, three, believe, receive, degree, theme, scheme, delete, extreme Long e with letter I: machine, police, sardine, prestige, magazine, marine, cuisine, routine, limousine, hygiene, submarine, regime, tambourine Short i with letter E: English, pretty, bucket, pocket, started, lended, helmet, velvet, secret Short i with letter I: it, sit, him, big, sister, interesting, milk, sick, pin, picnic, win, fish, list, lift, hint Minimal Pairs: Sit - seat Fit - feet ship - sheep dip — deep chip — cheap Bin – Bean Pin – Peen Lid – Lead Rich – Reach Bit – Beat Sick – Seek Him – Heap Fin – Fee Rip – Reap Tongue twisters: I see the sheep sleep deep in the green field. Sick fish swim in the deep sea. Pin the chip on the cheap machine. The keen teen keeps the scene clean. Big fish in a deep green sea swim free. Pretty women with private seats sip tea.