
Upgrade your pronunciation from phonemes to full sentence rhythm using IPA and stress. Explore minimal pairs, intrusion, elision, intonation, chunking, and British versus American norms to sound native.
Explore intrusion in connected speech, defining how a consonant glides between two vowel sounds to ease transitions, with common examples and practice to sound more like native English.
Master shifting and fixed sentence stress to create natural, clear English. Practice dialogues and texts to see how stress changes meaning and emphasizes keywords for native-like pronunciation.
Master chunking to improve pronunciation and comprehension through strategic pauses that align with transitions; practice with public speaking examples and model delivery from Barack Obama.
Master English pronunciation by linking words, applying stress, and using intonation through the video bank and continued practice. Revisit challenging sections and speak aloud to build fluency.
Have you ever felt like your English is grammatically correct, but people still don’t understand you? Or maybe you feel unsure about how to link your words, stress the right syllables, or use natural intonation. You’re not alone, and this course is here to help.
You’ll learn how native speakers link and modify sounds through techniques like elision, intrusion, and assimilation. Then you’ll explore stress and rhythm: how word and sentence stress can completely change meaning, and how intonation affects tone and emotion. We’ll also look at chunking and expression to help you sound more natural and fluent.
To help you go beyond the basics, you’ll get practical strategies for common pronunciation challenges, a breakdown of UK vs. US English sounds, and tips on recognizing non-native accents. You’ll wrap up the course with a comprehensive review and a pronunciation video bank for regular practice.
Whether you're preparing for a test, improving your speaking skills for work, or just tired of repeating yourself, this course will give you the tools to speak clearly and confidently in English.
After taking this course, you will be able to:
Speak English more clearly and be better understood in conversations
Use linking and stress patterns naturally to sound more fluent
Adjust your intonation and rhythm for more expressive and natural speech
Recognize and correct your own pronunciation errors
Confidently apply advanced pronunciation techniques in real-world situations