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Welcome to our pronunciation course! This program is structured into three main parts: Pronunciation, Stress, and Rhythm & Intonation. Engage in hands-on activities such as pair and group work to enhance your learning experience. We'll discuss expectations—both yours and the teacher's—and explore the importance of improving pronunciation. Learn essential terminology, including phonemes, voiced vs. voiceless sounds, and phonetic transcription using IPA. Participate in exercises to refine your skills with consonant sounds, ensuring a clearer and more confident speech.
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Pronunciation Course Class # 1 WELCOME
Our Course Divided into three main parts: • Pronunciation • Stress • Rhythm and Intonation Lots of hands on activities (pair work, group work)
Expectations • What are your expectations for the course? • What are the teacher’s expectations?
Basic Ideas • Why should I improve my pronunciation? • Can I reduce my accent? Can I get rid of it?
Terminology • Phoneme • Voiced vs. Voiceless sounds • Minimal Pairs • Phonetic Transcription • IPA
Look up these words and find out how they are pronounced Dangerous sergeant tomb Chip weary colonel
Exercise • Write down these words with the correct spelling. /θænks/ /mɛʒər/ /fæntæstik/ /prədɪkʃən/ /lʌv/ /məðər/ /klak/ /tɪtʃər/ /blaʊs/ /kalɪdʒə/ /sɪŋər/ /k/
Exercise thanks measure fantastic prediction love mother clock teacher blouse college singer comb
Consonant Sounds • /p/ / b/ /ð/ /θ/ • /t/ /d/ /s/ /z/ • /m/ /f/ /v/ • /ʃ / /ʒ/ /k/ /g/ • /w/ / tʃ / /dʒ/ • /l/ /r/ /j/ /h/ • /n/ /ŋ/