UCI - The Music of American English Pronunciation
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The Music of American English Pronunciation at Coursera Overview
Duration | 23 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
The Music of American English Pronunciation at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 3 of 4 in the The Pronunciation of American English Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 23 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
The Music of American English Pronunciation at Coursera Course details
- In this third course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will learn and practice the "music" of American English, the features of pronunciation such as stress, rhythm, and intonation that will help improve your listening comprehension as well as your ability to communicate more clearly. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of the musical features of English. You will also have opportunities to record yourself and to respond to the recordings of other learners.
- Only learners who pay for the course will be able to take the graded quizzes or submit assignments for feedback. The free version provides access to the lectures and practice activities only.
The Music of American English Pronunciation at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome
Meet Your Teachers
Optional Pronunciation Journal
Introduction to Week 1
The Music of English
The Music of English Practice Activity
Syllables & Word Stress
Disappearing Syllables
Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity
Predicting Stress
Predicting Stress Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation
The Music of English Directions
The Music of English Practice Activity Directions
Disappearing Syllables Directions
Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity Directions
Predicting Stress Directions
Predicting Stress Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Music of English Practice Quiz
Disappearing Syllables Practice Quiz
Predicting Stress Practice Quiz
Week 1 Graded Quiz
Thought Groups, Rhythm, and Reduced Words
Introduction to Week 2
Thought Groups
Rhythm
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity
Reduced Words
Reduced Words Practice Activity
Contractions
Contractions Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation
Thought Groups and Rhythm Directions
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity Directions
Reduced Words Directions
Reduced Words Practice Activity Directions
Contractions Directions
Contractions Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Quiz
Reduced Words Practice Quiz
Contractions Practice Quiz
Week 2 Graded Quiz
Connected Speech
Introduction to Week 3
Linking Part 1
Linking Part 1 Practice Activity
Linking Part 2
Linking Part 2 Practice Activity
Common Linked Expressions
Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation
Linking Part 1 Directions
Linking Part 1 Practice Activity Directions
Linking Part 2 Directions
Linking Part 2 Practice Activity Directions
Common Linked Expressions Directions
Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Linking Part 1 Practice Quiz
Linking Part 2 Practice Quiz
Common Linked Expressions Practice Quiz
Week 3 Graded Quiz
Sentence Focus and Intonation
Introduction to Week 4
Sentence Focus
Sentence Focus Practice Activity
Intonation Part 1
Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity
Intonation Part 2
Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Extra Funny Pronunciation Stories
Shadowing a Conversation
Sentence Focus Directions
Sentence Focus Practice Activity Directions
Intonation Part 1 Directions
Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity Directions
Intonation Part 2 Directions
Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Sentence Focus Practice Quiz
Intonation Part 1 Practice Quiz
Intonation Part 2 Practice Quiz
Week 4 Graded Quiz
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