English Pronunciation: stage 2 (intensive)

City Lit

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In London

£ 199 VAT inc.

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

To ‘fine tune’ your articulation of ‘problematic’ vowel and consonant sounds still closer to Standard English. You will improve your ability to communicate fluently and expressively in spoken English. A high level of commitment is essential.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

Be easily understood when communicating with native English speakers by using sentence-stress
effectively.
Demonstrate intention and attitude through the use of appropriate intonation patterns.
Demonstrate fluency through the correct application of the weak form of grammatical words.
Identify those compound vowel sounds of Standard English/RP (Received Pronunciation) which are
problematic for you and articulate them with accuracy.
Recognise all the phonetic symbols from the International Phonetic Alphabet relevant to English, and apply this knowledge when using an English Pronunciation (phonetic) dictionary.

Students use the same course notes/hand-outs as for Stage 1, plus additional material supplied by the tutor. You need to provide a folder to keep the handouts; pen and paper and a hand mirror.

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Subjects

  • English Language
  • Business English
  • Advanced English
  • English Conversation
  • English
  • Articulation

Course programme

Revision of ‘challenging’ simple vowel and consonant sounds.
Detailed study of the articulation of diphthongs and associated triphthongs.
Reduction in grammatical words (use of strong form/weak form) as part of revision of the neutral vowel.
Word-stress and sentence-stress, rhythm, sense and breath groupings, intonation and fluency.

The articulation process of each sound is explained and demonstrated by the tutor. Diphthongs and associated triphthongs are practised through repetition of words containing these sounds – both group and individual work. Repetition of sentences based on each sound – and also contrasting specific sounds. Periodic additional exercises/tests to promote ear-training and to encourage recognition of the phonetic symbols. Prepared readings of both set texts and students’ own choice. You must expect to do about an hour’s homework in preparation for the class the next day. As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.

Additional information

English Pronunciation Stage 3 - discuss with your tutor. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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English Pronunciation: stage 2 (intensive)

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