9 Days to Better English Pronunciation

This short course will help you speak more clearly in English. Learn and practice English word and sentence stress and the common sounds of vowels and consonants in American English. Practice pronouncing and using important professional vocabulary in work-related contexts.

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Welcome Module

Welcome & Overview

Welcome to your course! Here's a little about what to expect as we work together, and a "bird's eye view" of the course.

Lesson 1: Tone, Linking, and Word Stress in English

Pronunciation is more than individual sounds. Learn the importance of tone, linking, and word stress in English.

Module 1: Vowel Sounds

Learn English Short & Long Vowel Sounds

Learn the 10 most common sounds for vowels (A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y) in stressed syllables: the short and long sounds.

Rules for English Vowel Pronunciation

Learn the most common spelling clues that a vowel will be short or long. These rules aren't always followed, but they WILL help you with pronouncing & spelling words.

Optional Minimal Pair Practice: Sounds of A, E, & I

Recognize and pronounce the differences between pairs of words that differ in just one vowel sound, for example, the difference between 'feet' and 'fit.'

Other Vowel Sounds

Learn & practice the other vowel sounds of English (au/aw, oi, oo, ou, & ow.)

Video on Vowels Followed by Rs (Optional)

Learn the ways to pronounce vowels followed by Rs in AmericanEnglish.

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Module 2: Consonants

Mod. 2 Les 1a: The Common Sounds of Consonants in American English

An overview of the different ways consonants (letters that are not vowels) can be pronounced in American English.

Consonants 1b- audio part 2

Learn and practice the sounds of consonants in American English from H to S & Sh.

Consonants 1C- audio part 3

Learn and practice consonant sounds in American English from T to Z.

Mod. 2 Les. 2A L and R Practice

This video can help if you have trouble hearing and/or pronouncing the difference between the sounds of 'L' and 'R' in English words.

Mod. 2 Les. 2B Optional Video with Extra L and R Practice

This is extra 'L' and 'R' practice if you need more.

Mod. 2 Lesson 3: Homophones

Learn the most common homophones (words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.)

Bonus: Pronouncing the Past Tense in English and Discussing Past Work

Practice learning the three ways to pronounce 'ed' in English and discussing what you and your team have worked on

Module 2 Survey

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