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.
This course is part of the The Pronunciation of American English Specialization
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Course 3 of 4 in the
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Course 3 of 4 in the
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 minutes to complete
Welcome
Welcome to The Music of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll move beyond individual consonant and vowel sounds and learn about things like syllable stress, intonation, and linking. These give English its characteristic “music,” and they’re a big help in making your pronunciation sound more natural and understandable. Learning about these things will also improve your listening skill and make it easier for you to understand English when it’s spoken at a normal speed. Good luck in practicing the music of American English Pronunciation!
4 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 1 reading
5 hours to complete
Syllables and Word Stress
5 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 51 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Thought Groups, Rhythm, and Reduced Words
6 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 41 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Connected Speech
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 40 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Sentence Focus and Intonation
6 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 50 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
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- 5 stars89.34%
- 4 stars8.19%
- 3 stars2.45%
TOP REVIEWS FROM THE MUSIC OF AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
by RPMay 31, 2020
I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone looking to perfect their American English pronunciation. Thank you!
by KMJun 5, 2022
The hardest of all the courses. I will need to practice even more to improve not only my intonation but also my hearing, comprehension of it.
by TPMar 6, 2021
It's a great course to improve your speaking skill and lever your English language knowledge in an upper step.
by ASNov 11, 2020
Very Nicely taught. But more time is needed for me to perfect.
Thanks a ton.
About the The Pronunciation of American English Specialization
This specialization is intended for anyone who wants to achieve clearer, more understandable pronunciation of American English to help them communicate more easily and effectively. Through these four courses, you will learn about and practice consonant and vowel sounds, along with aspects of the “music” of English, including word stress, intonation, and connected speech. Clearer pronunciation leads to success in business, education, or any field where English is required.
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