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.
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Course 2 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Course 2 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of California, Irvine
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 minutes to complete
Welcome
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.
4 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 1 reading
5 hours to complete
Introduction to Vowels
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 39 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Vowels Part 1
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 46 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Vowels Part 2
6 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 50 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Vowel Challenges
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 50 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM VOWELS OF AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
by NNJun 26, 2020
Very helpful. This course provides a core for learning vowels pronunciation and truly shows interesting information that I've never learnt before when studying at compulsory school.
by FSJan 29, 2021
4 because it's really hard when you have to wait more than a week for an assignment review, on the other hand the material and classes were fantastic.
by KPJul 30, 2020
It's a great course that helps non-native speakers to understand the native speakers' conversations and speak in English with an American accent.
by ASFeb 18, 2021
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.
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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