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Pronunciation Course . Class # 1 WELCOME. Our Course. Divided into three main parts: Pronunciation Stress Rhythm and Intonation Lots of hands on activities (pair work, group work). Expectations. What are your expectations for the course? What are the teacher’s expectations?.
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Pronunciation Course Class # 1 WELCOME
Our Course Divided into three main parts: • Pronunciation • Stress • Rhythm and Intonation Lots of hands on activities (pair work, group work)
Expectations • What are your expectations for the course? • What are the teacher’s expectations?
Basic Ideas • Why should I improve my pronunciation? • Can I reduce my accent? Can I get rid of it?
Terminology • Phoneme • Voiced vs. Voiceless sounds • Minimal Pairs • Phonetic Transcription • IPA
Look up these words and find out how they are pronounced Dangerous sergeant tomb Chip weary colonel
Exercise • Write down these words with the correct spelling. /θænks/ /mɛʒər/ /fæntæstik/ /prədɪkʃən/ /lʌv/ /məðər/ /klak/ /tɪtʃər/ /blaʊs/ /kalɪdʒə/ /sɪŋər/ /k/
Exercise thanks measure fantastic prediction love mother clock teacher blouse college singer comb
Consonant Sounds • /p/ / b/ /ð/ /θ/ • /t/ /d/ /s/ /z/ • /m/ /f/ /v/ • /ʃ / /ʒ/ /k/ /g/ • /w/ / tʃ / /dʒ/ • /l/ /r/ /j/ /h/ • /n/ /ŋ/