Intonation in English & Arabic

1. Intonation in English & Arabic Done by : Fatma Ahmed AbuKaydah 220080754 (201)

2. Definition of the intonation : Cook :” the rise and fall of the voice during speech “ Kharma &Hajjaj : “ the distinctive use of pitch , or melody in sentence.

3. Functions of intonation : • In grammatical structure . • Clarify the contrast between different question types & the way which question differ from statement . • Express speaker’s attitude .

4. The importance of intonation in social interaction : • Turn-talking • Information structure • Distinguishing the meaning

5. Intonation pattern : two basic patterns: Falling intonation. Rising intonation .

6. What is falling intonation ? • a pattern in which your voice falls to low pitch by the end of the thought group or statement .

7. What it dose communicate ? • Certainty : You are telling the fact or you are right . • Completion : You are done from speaking .

8. Falling intonation : • Declarative sentence . • WH- question . • Commands .

9. What is rising intonation ? • Conveys your impression • It use on : Yes – No questions. open choice alternative questions.

10. Types of English intonation : • High – Fall : The voice starts high and falls to law pitch . We use it in : *Polite , friendly verb less . *Polite & affirmative structure . ex. This is diving room .

11. Low – Rise : The voice starts at low or medium pitch and rises to high pitch . We use it in : When expecting agreement in tag- question structure . ex. You like to drink tea , don't you ?

12. Low – Fall : The voice starts medium pitch and falls to low pitch . We use it in : In cold expressions verb less . ex.Good

13. Low –Rise : The voice starts low and rises to medium pitch . We use it in : Friendly & polite expression in an interrogative structure . ex. Do you live near here ?

14. Fall –Rise : The voice starts high then falls then rise . We use it in : Expressing partial agreement ex . He is flying to London .

15. Rise – Fall : The voice starts in medium pitch then rises and then falls . We use it in : Expressing impressions in a form of verb less structure . ex .Fantastic

16. Intonation patterns in Arabic : • The differences between English and Arabic intonation pattern :

17. b) Calling on persons

18. b) Calling on persons

19. activities for teaching English intonation : • Teacher must be aware of different function of intonation . • Use conversation in order to turn-talking , supporting , questioning . • Have assistant ( record – native speakers)

20. Teacher can use role play and drama activities ( play – stories…..) • Intonation can also teach by fun and games . • Teachers can express their attitude and feeling by using intonation .

21. Practice : Say “ Hello “ • To a friend you meet regularly . • To a friend you haven’t seen for 10 years . • To a friend whom you don’t like .