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.
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Comece imediatamente e aprenda em seu próprio cronograma.
Prazos flexíveis
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Nível iniciante
Aprox. 23 horas para completar
Inglês
Legendas: Inglês
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
4 minutos para concluir
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 minutos para concluir
1 vídeo (Total 2 mín.), 1 leitura
1 vídeos
1 leituras
Optional Pronunciation Journal2min
5 horas para concluir
Syllables and Word Stress
5 horas para concluir
10 vídeos (Total 51 mín.), 9 leituras, 5 testes
10 videos
The Music of English7min
The Music of English Practice Activity7min
Syllables & Word Stress6min
Disappearing Syllables2min
Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity4min
Predicting Stress6min
Predicting Stress Practice Activity5min
Pronunciation Tips6min
Shadowing a Conversation3min
9 leituras
The Music of English Directions1min
The Music of English Practice Activity Directions1min
Disappearing Syllables Directions1min
Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity Directions1min
Predicting Stress Directions1min
Predicting Stress Practice Activity Directions1min
Pronunciation Tips1min
Shadowing a Conversation Directions1min
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment1h
4 exercícios práticos
Music of English Practice Quiz30min
Disappearing Syllables Practice Quiz30min
Predicting Stress Practice Quiz30min
Week 1 Graded Quiz30min
6 horas para concluir
Thought Groups, Rhythm, and Reduced Words
6 horas para concluir
10 vídeos (Total 41 mín.), 9 leituras, 5 testes
10 videos
Thought Groups3min
Rhythm3min
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity4min
Reduced Words6min
Reduced Words Practice Activity4min
Contractions6min
Contractions Practice Activity6min
Pronunciation Tips4min
Shadowing a Conversation1min
9 leituras
Thought Groups and Rhythm Directions1min
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity Directions1min
Reduced Words Directions1min
Reduced Words Practice Activity Directions1min
Contractions Directions1min
Contractions Practice Activity Directions1min
Pronunciation Tips1min
Shadowing a Conversation Directions1min
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment1h
4 exercícios práticos
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Quiz30min
Reduced Words Practice Quiz20min
Contractions Practice Quiz30min
Week 2 Graded Quiz40min
6 horas para concluir
Connected Speech
6 horas para concluir
9 vídeos (Total 40 mín.), 9 leituras, 5 testes
9 videos
Linking Part 16min
Linking Part 1 Practice Activity4min
Linking Part 24min
Linking Part 2 Practice Activity4min
Common Linked Expressions5min
Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity4min
Pronunciation Tips6min
Shadowing a Conversation2min
9 leituras
Linking Part 1 Directions1min
Linking Part 1 Practice Activity Directions1min
Linking Part 2 Directions1min
Linking Part 2 Practice Activity Directions1min
Common Linked Expressions Directions1min
Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity Directions1min
Pronunciation Tips1min
Shadowing a Conversation Directions1min
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment1h
4 exercícios práticos
Linking Part 1 Practice Quiz30min
Linking Part 2 Practice Quiz30min
Common Linked Expressions Practice Quiz30min
Week 3 Graded Quiz30min
6 horas para concluir
Sentence Focus and Intonation
6 horas para concluir
10 vídeos (Total 50 mín.), 9 leituras, 5 testes
10 videos
Sentence Focus7min
Sentence Focus Practice Activity4min
Intonation Part 15min
Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity5min
Intonation Part 25min
Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity7min
Pronunciation Tips5min
Extra Funny Pronunciation Stories3min
Shadowing a Conversation3min
9 leituras
Sentence Focus Directions1min
Sentence Focus Practice Activity Directions1min
Intonation Part 1 Directions1min
Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity Directions1min
Intonation Part 2 Directions1min
Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity Directions1min
Pronunciation Tips1min
Shadowing a Conversation Directions1min
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment1h
4 exercícios práticos
Sentence Focus Practice Quiz30min
Intonation Part 1 Practice Quiz30min
Intonation Part 2 Practice Quiz30min
Week 4 Graded Quiz30min
Avaliações
Principais avaliações do THE MUSIC OF AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
por RP31 de Mai de 2020
I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone looking to perfect their American English pronunciation. Thank you!
por VH21 de Set de 2020
The course I liked the most so far. Undoubtedly, it really needs native speakers involved at least for final assessments.
por RR16 de Out de 2020
Excelent! I learned a lot with this course. My English Pronunciation has certainly improved.
por GG18 de Nov de 2020
I definitely love this course. I learned alot about proper pronunciation and intonation.
Sobre Programa de cursos integrados The Pronunciation of American English
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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