Consonants of American English Pronunciation
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Approx. 22 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course focuses on American English pronunciation of consonant sounds. Students will learn about the differences between voiced and voiceless consonants, as well as the importance of stress and intonation in conveying meaning.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the nuances of American English consonant sounds
- Understand the difference between voiced and voiceless consonants
- Master stress and intonation in order to improve communication
Related Topics for further study
- American English pronunciation
- Consonant sounds
- Voiced and voiceless consonants
- Stress and intonation
- Communication skills
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of American English pronunciation
- Improve communication skills through mastery of stress and intonation
- Enhance job prospects in fields such as ESL teaching, speech-language pathology, and translation
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Intermediate level of English proficiency
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Mastering English Pronunciation
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Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Rachel's English
Related Books
Description
In this first course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will learn and practice all of the consonant sounds of American English, including some pairs of consonants that are especially tricky. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of consonant sounds. You will also have opportunities to record yourself and to respond to the recordings of other learners.
Outline
- Welcome
- Meet Your Teachers
- Optional Pronunciation Journal
- Introduction to Consonants
- Introduction to Week 1
- Consonants Pretest Review
- Consonant Overview
- Consonant Overview Practice Activity
- Voiced and Voiceless Sounds
- Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Consonants Pretest Directions
- Consonants Supplemental Materials
- Consonant Overview Directions
- Consonant Overview Practice Activity Directions
- Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Directions
- Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Consonants Pretest
- Consonants Overview Practice Quiz
- Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Practice Quiz
- Week 1 Graded Quiz
- Consonants Part 1
- Introduction to Week 2
- Consonant Sounds that Pop Part 1
- Consonant Sounds that Pop Part 2
- Consonant Sounds that Pop Practice Activity
- Consonant Sounds that Hiss Part 1
- Consonant Sounds that Hiss Part 2
- Consonant Sounds that Hiss Practice Activity
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 1
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Consonant Sounds that Pop Directions
- Consonant Sounds that Pop Practice Activity Directions
- Consonant Sounds that Hiss Directions
- Consonant Sounds that Hiss Practice Activity Directions
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Directions
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Consonants that Pop Practice Quiz
- Consonant Sounds that Hiss Practice Quiz
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Practice Quiz
- Week 2 Graded Quiz
- Consonants Part 2
- Introduction to Week 3
- Consonant Sounds that Hum
- Consonant Sounds that Hum Practice Activity
- Consonant Sounds that Flow
- Consonant Sounds that Flow Practice Activity
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 2
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Consonant Sounds that Hum Directions
- Consonant Sounds that Hum Practice Activity Directions
- Consonant Sounds that Flow Directions
- Consonant Sounds that Flow Practice Activity Directions
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Directions
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Consonant Sounds that Hum Practice Quiz
- Consonant Sounds that Flow Practice Quiz
- Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Practice Quiz
- Week 3 Graded Quiz
- Consonant Challenges
- Introduction to Week 4
- Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters
- Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Practice Activity
- Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings
- Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Practice Activity
- Variations of Some Consonant Sounds
- Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Directions
- Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Directions
- Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Practice Activity Directions
- Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Directions
- Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Practice Quiz
- Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Practice Quiz
- Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Practice Quiz
- Week 4 Graded Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn American English Pronunciation Consonant Sounds with Coursera. Students of this course have given positive reviews, praising the course's interactive approach to learning and its practical exercises. Overall, users have found the course to be a helpful resource for improving their English pronunciation.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The interactive approach to learning and practical exercises have been praised by many users.Pros from User Reviews
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
- The exercises are practical and help to improve pronunciation.
- The course is a great resource for non-native speakers looking to improve their English pronunciation.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users have found the course to be too basic for their level of English proficiency.
- The course can be repetitive at times.
- Some users have experienced technical difficulties with the platform.
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