English Pronunciation in a Global World
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English Pronunciation in a Global World at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹11,044 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Credential | Certificate |
English Pronunciation in a Global World at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 4 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
English Pronunciation in a Global World at FutureLearn Course details
- A huge range of people need to be able to speak English in today's globalized world. This means that you'll need to understand, and be understandable to, other non-native speakers. But diversity in spoken English should also be appreciated.
- In this course you'll find out which pronunciation features are important for mutual understanding. In exercises and video's, you will practice English sounds and stresses, and learn about other learners' accents.
- By the end of the course you will have improved your English pronunciation so you will feel confident in speaking English in different contexts.
English Pronunciation in a Global World at FutureLearn Curriculum
What is important in English pronunciation?
Introduction
Sharing your English accent and experiences speaking English
Needs assessment
Setting goals for your English pronunciation
Making a recording of your English pronunciation
One major difference between English accents: rhoticity
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Reflection
English vowels
Introduction
Vowel length (short and long vowels)
The TRAP-vowel
The NURSE-vowel
Pronunciation and language change: the STRUT-vowel
The vowels 'oh' and 'ah'
The diphthongs FACE and GOAT
Application to the word list
Reflection
English consonants
Introduction
Consonant clusters
Consonant features
Silent letters
Word endings
Tricky consonants
Interacting with your educator and mentors
Application to the word list
Reflection
Suprasegmental features in English
Introduction
Live session
Stress
Intonation
Linking
Analysing the reading passage
Assessing your English pronunciation
Making a second recording of your English pronunciation
Reflection and a short questionnaire
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