Activity – What’s That Sound Mean?

Below are some common English expressions and their meanings. Practice the pronunciations with your teacher, then match the expressions and meanings.

Ouch! (Ow!)    ­                                               ­  no

hmm                 ­                                               ­  yes

mmm                ­                                               ­  tastes good

uh-huh              ­                                               ­  pain

huh-uh              ­                                               ­  thinking

aww                 ­                                               ­  what?

oops                 ­                                               ­  that’s cute/sweet

huh?                 ­                                               ­  small mistake or accident

ugh                   ­                                               ­  disgusting, something you dislike

Now put the correct expression into the sentences below.

Ouch! (Ow!)                Hmm …          Mmm …         Aww

Uh-huh            Huh-uh            Oops               Huh        Ugh

1. ____________, you can really cook well!

2. ____________? I didn’t hear you.

3. ____________, I spilled some milk.

4. ____________ That’s sharp. Be careful!

5. ____________, I’m sorry I can’t.

6. ____________, do you have any idea what this means?

7. ____________, I’d love to go to the park.

8. ____________, that’s a cute baby.

9. ____________, I really don’t like that TV show.