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Initial and medial positions

Initial and medial positions

Start of word and middle of word are easier — the sound gets your full attention. Master these before tackling final-position words.

Initial: pick_it, go_on, far_away, read_it, put_on

Medial: fill_it_up, look_at_me, call_us_back, find_out, turn_it_off

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go on
far away
look at me

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Initial and medial positions — Master English Linking — PICK IT UP