This is the second course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization. In this course, you will learn and practice all of the vowel sounds of American English, including pairs of vowels that may be easy to confuse. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of vowel sounds. You will also have opportunities to record yourself and to respond to the recordings of other learners.
Vowels of American English Pronunciation
Vowels of American English Pronunciation
This course is part of The Pronunciation of American English Specialization
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Welcome to Vowels of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll practice all the vowel sounds of American English—like the first sounds in “apple,” “out,” or “even” that flow out of your mouth very smoothly. You’ll also practice some pairs of vowel sounds that may be confusing, like the middle sounds in “beat” and “bit” or “set” and “sat.” Some of these vowel 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 vowel sounds of American English.
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I love it .. this course is excelllent to improve your learning pronunciation ....
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It's a great course that helps non-native speakers to understand the native speakers' conversations and speak in English with an American accent.
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I loved how was format the course, and it's been constructive in my English journey. Thank you to the staff and Coursera for this opportunity.
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