Tongue Twisters by the Ton

Building Blocks for Speech Mastery

From playful beginnings to tongue-twisting triumphs – sharpen your diction, boost your confidence, and have fun with every word!

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About the Author

Sid Kelly

Turning Tricky Words into Playful

Progress!

Sid Kelly is a mechanical engineer, judo master, and writer. With over 60 years in Sport Judo, he represented Great Britain internationally, won multiple championships, and produced instructional videos and books. While teaching ESL, he developed the Building Block Tongue Twisters, which became the foundation for Tongue Twisters by the Ton. Married nearly 60 years, Sid now enjoys playing pickleball and sharing his love of language and movement.

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About the Book

Turn words into play! From simple alliterations to super-twisty sentences

Tongue Twisters by the Ton turns speech practice into a fun, structured adventure. Using Sid Kelly’s Building Block Method, readers progress from simple alliterations to complex, tongue-twisting sentences, improving pronunciation, diction, and confidence along the way.

Packed with short, medium, long, and “Top Gear” tongue twisters, plus games and exercises, the book makes mastering language playful for kids, adults, and ESL learners alike.

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Testimonial

What Readers Are Saying

"I never thought practicing tongue twisters could be so enjoyable! The building block method makes it easy to start simple and gradually tackle more challenging sentences. My pronunciation and confidence have improved so much!"
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"I bought this for my kids, but I ended up practicing alongside them. The short, medium, and long sections are brilliant for different skill levels, and the Top Gear exercises keep it exciting. Highly recommend for families and ESL learners!"
★★★★★

"As someone who loves language games, this book is a gem. The exercises are structured yet playful, and the alliteration challenges really make you think. It’s fun, educational, and unlike anything I’ve seen before."
★★★★★

"I’ve been practicing a few minutes every day, and I’ve noticed a real improvement in my speech clarity and articulation. The instructions are clear, and the progressive approach makes mastering tricky sounds achievable and fun."
★★★★★

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