5 Minimal pairs in English to enhance your comprehension. #english #expressions #viralshort #shorts

In this short YouTube video, we will explore five pairs of English words that sound similar, but have different meanings. These pairs are known as minimal pairs, and they can often cause confusion for non-native speakers. We will focus on the pairs beat/bit, deer/dear, gate/gait, horse/hoarse, and mail/male.
We will start by explaining the difference between beat and bit. Beat is a verb that means to strike repeatedly, while bit is the past tense of the verb bite. We will then move on to the pair deer/dear, with deer being a type of animal, while dear is an adjective used to express affection or indicate that something is important.
Next, we will discuss the pair gate/gait. Gate refers to a movable barrier used to block an entrance or exit, while gait refers to a person’s manner of walking. We will then look at the pair horse/hoarse, with horse referring to a large, four-legged animal, while hoarse refers to a person’s voice sounding rough or harsh, typically due to illness or strain.
Finally, we will explain the difference between mail and male. Mail refers to letters and parcels sent by post, while male refers to a person or animal belonging to the sex that typically has testes and produces sperm.
By the end of this video, you will have a better understanding of these five minimal pairs in English and be able to use them correctly in your everyday conversations.

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