In this first course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will learn and practice all of the consonant sounds of American English, including some pairs of consonants that are especially tricky. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of consonant sounds. 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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Approx. 22 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Beginner Level
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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University of California, Irvine
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 minutes to complete
Welcome
Welcome to Consonants of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll practice all the consonant sounds of American English—like the first sounds in “town,” “zoo,” or “night.” You’ll also practice some pairs of consonant sounds that may be confusing, like the first sounds in “thick” and “sick” or “boat” and “vote.” Some of these consonant sounds will probably be very easy for you, but some may be more of a challenge. Don’t give up. Keep listening to the sounds, learning about how they’re pronounced, and practicing the ones you find difficult. Good luck practicing the pronunciation of the consonant sounds of American English.
4 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 1 reading
5 hours to complete
Introduction to Consonants
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 28 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Consonants Part 1
6 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 58 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Consonants Part 2
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 44 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Consonant Challenges
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 50 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM CONSONANTS OF AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
by RPDec 8, 2020
I enjoyed the class very much! It has given me extensive review of consonant sounds of English and challenged me to hone my fluency through shadowing exercises. Thank you so much Professors!
by JDJan 19, 2021
The course strengthen the pronunciation skills that is a good start prior getting in the USA. Congratulations to have professionals Instructors on board.\n\nCheers,\n\nJohn Paco Dradria
by RMFeb 11, 2021
I loved the course because it gives you real tools to pronounce the sounds. I learned the truth a lot. Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate.
by RAAug 12, 2020
It's an amazing course. Thanks to all teachers of this course & coursera. I really enjoyed the course & learned a lot about American English Pronunciation.
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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