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There are 5 modules in this course
In the final course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will complete a final self-reflection project applying what you have learned in the first three courses about consonants, vowels, and the “music” of English. In preparation for the project, you will take a post-test, review all the sounds of English, analyze a speech, and share your advice on improving pronunciation with other learners.
Only learners who pay for the course will be able to take the graded quizzes or submit assignments for feedback. The free version provides access to the lectures and practice activities only.
Welcome to the final course in The Pronunciation of American English specialization. In the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to review and put to use all the things you’ve learned in the past three courses. Your final product will be a recorded reflection speech looking back at what you’ve learned, how your skills have improved, and what goals you want to set for yourself to continue to develop your pronunciation skills. To prepare you for this, you’ll complete several steps and assignments. You’ll take a post-test to see how your perception of the sounds of American English has improved, and you’ll practice review sentences with all the sounds of English. You’ll choose a recording of a skilled speaker on a topic that interests you, use it as a model to analyze the music of English, and share your analysis with other learners. Finally, you’ll record and upload your reflection about your own pronunciation “journey” and offer some advice to other learners based on your own experience.
What's included
1 video2 readings
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1 video•Total 2 minutes
Meet Your Teachers•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 25 minutes
Course Overview: Weekly List of Steps & Grading•10 minutes
How I can improve my pronunciation?•15 minutes
Pronunciation Post-test & Journal
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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2 readings1 assignment
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2 readings•Total 62 minutes
Post-test Directions•2 minutes
Pronunciation Journal Instructions•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 50 minutes
Post-test•50 minutes
Producing the Sounds of American English
Module 3•4 hours to complete
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2 readings1 peer review
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2 readings•Total 110 minutes
Self-evaluation Assignment•80 minutes
Pronunciation Journal Progress Check•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Producing Sentences•120 minutes
Analysis of a Skilled Speaker
Module 4•6 hours to complete
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What's included
1 video2 readings1 peer review
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1 video•Total 7 minutes
Sample Video Analysis•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 210 minutes
Video Analysis Assignment & Sample Analysis•180 minutes
Pronunciation Journal Progress Check•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Video Analysis •120 minutes
Final Reflection
Module 5•5 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
1 video1 reading1 peer review
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1 video•Total 8 minutes
Sample Video Reflection•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 180 minutes
Reflection Assignment•180 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Reflection•120 minutes
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Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020
it was one of the great course about pronunciation.
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Reviewed on Oct 26, 2020
An excellent course and specialization altogether. However, it would be outstanding if at least the final assignments were verified by native speakers. Thank you!
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Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025
This course has provided beast opportunity for everyone to improve their skills.
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