The heavy L at the end of a word

1. 1
   kettle/ˈketəl/

   noun

   A metal pot with a lid, used for boiling water.
2. 2
   bottle/ˈbɑːtəl/

   noun

   A tall container with a narrow neck, used for holding a drink.
3. 3
   towel/ˈtaʊəl/iAlso said taʊl.

   noun

   A piece of cloth or paper used for drying or wiping.
4. 4
   table/ˈteɪbəl/

   noun

   A piece of furniture with a flat top held up by legs.
5. 5
   apple/ˈæpəl/

   noun

   A round fruit with crisp white flesh and red, green, or yellow skin.
6. 6
   little/ˈlɪtəl/

   adjective

   Small in size or amount.
7. 7
   subtle/ˈsʌtəl/

   adjective

   So slight or faint that it is easy to miss.
8. 8
   struggle/ˈstrʌɡəl/

   verb

   To try hard at something that is difficult.
9. 9
   settle/ˈsetəl/

   verb

   To come to rest on a surface after moving or falling.
10. 10
    level/ˈlevəl/

    adjective

    Flat, with no part higher than another.

The sentences

1. I filled the kettle quietly so nobody would wake up.

2. Put the bottle back on the table please.

3. Could you pass me a clean towel please?

4. Let's eat breakfast at the little kitchen table.

5. I cut an apple into slices for breakfast.

6. Could you speak a little more quietly please?

7. There's a subtle smell of coffee in here.

8. I always struggle to wake up this early.

9. Wait for the tea leaves to settle first.

10. Fill the kettle until the water is level with the line.

Pronunciation

• bottle/ˈbɑːtəl/

  The o sounds like 'ah', not like the o in boat.

• towel/ˈtaʊəl/

  Two beats, TOW-uhl, not one.

• subtle/ˈsʌtəl/

  The b is silent: 'suttle'.

Questions

What do you say if you need a towel?

Say 'Could you pass me a clean towel please?'

What does subtle mean here?

It means something so slight or faint it's easy to miss, like the subtle smell of coffee in the kitchen.

How do you ask someone to be quieter?

Say 'Could you speak a little more quietly please?'