In English there are many examples of words which sound similar except for one sound. For example 'ship' and 'sheep'. Non-native speakers, in mispronouncing this one sound, may give the listener the idea that they are pronouncing a different word from the one intended. Practise saying each pair of words and then click to hear how they should be pronounced. Listen carefully for the difference.

aria	area
lunch	launch
stuff	staff
theme	team
ship	chip
live	leave
rich	reach
shame	scheme
walking	working