Course Summary
This course is designed for non-native English speakers looking to improve their pronunciation skills. It focuses on tricky American English sounds and provides unorthodox techniques for mastering them.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to correctly pronounce tricky American English sounds
- Discover unorthodox techniques for improving your pronunciation
- Practice your pronunciation skills through interactive exercises
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- English Language Teacher
- USA: $46,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €24,000
- Speech Language Pathologist
- USA: $77,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- International Business Professional
- USA: $75,000
- India: ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €45,000
Related Topics for further study
- American English Pronunciation
- Non-Native English Speakers
- Interactive Learning
- Unorthodox Techniques
- Accent Reduction
Learning Outcomes
- Master tricky American English sounds
- Improve your pronunciation skills
- Speak English with more confidence
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Intermediate level of English proficiency
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Mastering American English Pronunciation
- English Pronunciation: Pronounce It Perfectly
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Notable People in This Field
- Rachel's English
- Pronunciation Pro
Related Books
Description
In this course, you’ll practice the sounds of American English that might sometimes be confusing. You'll practice both consonant and vowel sounds. You’ll also learn about the things that give English its special “music,” such as how to stress the right syllable in a word, how to make your voice go up and down in a natural-sounding melody, and how to naturally connect sounds and words. Learning these things will help you speak more clearly and make sure that others can understand what you're saying.
Outline
- Welcome
- Welcome
- Meet Your Teacher
- Tricky Consonant Sounds
- Pre-Test Review
- Consonants Overview
- Tricky Consonant Pairs Part 1
- Tricky Consonant Pairs Part 2
- Consonant Pairs Practice
- Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters
- Final Consonants Practice
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Pronunciation Tips
- Consonants Pre-Test Directions
- Supplemental Materials
- Consonants Overview
- Tricky Consonant Pairs
- Final Consonant Clusters
- Shadowing Directions
- Shadowing Assignment
- Pronunciation Tips
- Consonants Pre-Test
- Tricky Consonant Contrasts Practice Quiz
- Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Tricky Vowel Sounds
- Vowel Pre-Test Review
- Vowel Sounds Overview
- Tricky Vowel Contrasts Part 1
- Tricky Vowel Contrasts Part 2
- Tricky Vowel Pairs Practice
- Unstressed Vowels
- Unstressed Vowels Practice
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Pronunciation Tips
- Vowels Pre-Test Directions
- Supplemental Materials
- Tricky Vowel Contrasts
- Unstressed Vowels
- Shadowing Directions
- Shadowing Assignment
- Pronunciation Tips
- Vowels Pre-Test
- Tricky Vowels Practice Quiz
- Unstressed Vowels Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- The Music of American English Pronunciation
- What is the Music of English?
- Syllables and Word Stress
- Syllables and Word Stress Practice
- Intonation
- Intonation Practice
- Linking in Connected Speech
- Linking Connected Speech Practice
- Reduced Words
- Reduced Words Practice
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Pronunciation Tips
- Supplemental Materials
- Thought Groups and Intonation
- Supplemental Materials
- Connected Speech and Reducing Sounds
- Supplemental Materials
- Shadowing Directions
- Shadowing Assignment
- Pronunciation Tips
- Syllables and Word Stress Practice Quiz
- Intonation Practice Quiz
- Connected Speech Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Other Tricky Things
- -S and -Ed Endings
- -S and -Ed Endings Practice
- Some Tricky Words
- Some Tricky Words Practice
- Common Linked Expressions
- Common Linked Expressions Practice
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Pronunciation Tips
- -S and -Ed Endings
- Supplemental Materials
- Tricky Words
- Common Linked Expressions
- Shadowing Directions
- Shadowing Assignment
- Pronunciation Tips
- Learn More
- -S and -Ed Endings Practice Quiz
- Tricky Words Practice Quiz
- Linked Expressions Quiz
- Graded Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn tricky American English pronunciation with this Coursera course. Students rave about the teaching methods and ability to practice difficult sounds. Many users found the course to be a great value for the price.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course is praised for its teaching methods that allow students to practice difficult sounds.Pros from User Reviews
- Great value for the price
- Effective teaching methods
- Engaging and interactive lessons
- Helpful feedback from instructors
- Useful for non-native English speakers
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Course content could have been more comprehensive
- Limited interaction with other students
- Lack of personalized instruction
- No certificate or accreditation
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