American Accent - Pronunciation Mini Course [Single Vowels]
What you'll learn
- Master American Pronunciation of 9 Single Vowels /i/ɪ/ɛ/æ/ɒ/ə/ʌ/ʊ/u/ (it's harder than you think)
- Background knowledge from Linguistics and IPA so that you can use other e-learning tools
- Spelling vs. [American] Pronunciation (all the different combinations and relationships)
- Special Words: Homophones, Heteronyms, and Polyphones
- How to make a Study Plan to improve your Pronunciation
- Develop your Listening and Mouth Muscles for Clear and Natural Speech
Requirements
- Basic understanding of English Vocabulary and Grammar
- Headphones and a way to RECORD your Speech
- Use the Lesson PDFs and Resources
- Be ready for a Goooooood Time and Hard WORK!
Description
In this course, you will focus on 9 of the most commonly misunderstood and misspoken sounds in American English, the single vowels. This is a fun and focused Mini Course that uses a system of video lessons, extended practice through music, and online assessment tools (software/app). You will be able to plan your studies, record your voice, get instant feedback, and measure your improvement.
How will you know if this course is right for you?
If you need to improve your English pronunciation quickly for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, business communication, or simply because you love English, this could be the course for you. If your first language is Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, this course was designed for you!
What’s special about the course?
1. The lessons use side-view drawings and front-view videos to help you see, hear, and understand how the sounds are made
2. There is a color-coded system of symbols, in IPA (the International Phonetic Alphabet), to help you remember the different sounds that you will learn
3. This is the only course that gives you a complete understanding between Spelling and Pronunciation (Spelling vs. Sound) for American English Vowels
4. Advanced speech recognition software and an app are used to measure your speech, identify mistakes, and assist with developing clear and natural pronunciation
***For the larger or full course on "English Pronunciation - American Accent Full Course (Vowels)", which covers 22 American English vowels, please look again on Udemy***
Thank you for considering this course. :)
-Elliot (Mr. E)
Who this course is for:
- Teenagers or working professionals who need to improve English Pronunciation quickly
- To achieve a higher score on Speaking Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.
- For better Business Communication: Telephone, Presentations, Interviews, etc.
- Beginners to Advanced English Speakers (not recommended for level zero)
Course content
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Instructor
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- 4.8 Instructor Rating
- 220 Reviews
- 7,705 Students
- 5 Courses
I believe that a student can learn more when he or she is engaged and having fun. As a trained linguist (UC Berkeley), a language learner myself (5 languages), and an English instructor (12+ years' experience), I offer students fun yet challenging practice activities that focus on the pronunciation skills needed to be successful.
Let's get started!