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.
The Music of American English Pronunciation
The Music of American English Pronunciation
This course is part of The Pronunciation of American English Specialization
Instructors: Meg Parker
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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!
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10 videos9 readings4 assignments1 peer review
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10 videos9 readings4 assignments1 peer review
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I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone looking to perfect their American English pronunciation. Thank you!
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Awesome course! I liked it a lot! Teachers explained everything clearly.
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I like it. It has contributed a lot to my skill development. It has an excellent content. The shadowing technique exercises are a great help. The teachers explanations are good.
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