Pronunciation Classes
Everyone welcome!
English Pronunciation Classes
The following is a 6-week series. You may register for some or all of the sessions.
Classes fill quickly, so register Early!
Series: Class 1 - English Vowels
Next session: Wednesday January 22 2020, 6pm - 7:30pm (register here)
Breathing and voice tips for vowels
Vowel features: high, low, back, front, rounded, spread, one-part, two-part
The importance of vowel length
Practicing vowels in words and sentences
Identify your target vowels
Practice strategies
On-line resources for independent practice
Series: Class 2 - English Consonants
Next session: Wednesday January 29 2020, 6pm - 7:30pm (REGISTER HERE)
Breathing and voice tips for consonants
Consonant features: place, manner, voice
Practicing consonants in words and sentences
Identify your target consonants
Practice strategies
On-line resources for independent practice
Series: Class 3 - Word Rhythm
Next session: Wednesday February 5 2020, 6pm - 7:30pm (REGISTER HERE)
Breathing and voice tips for word rhythm
Word rhythm for correct grammar
When to use syllable stress
The most common vowel: schwa
Practicing word rhythm
Identify your target words
Practice strategies
On-line resources for independent practice
Series: Class 4 - Sentence Rhythm and Intonation
Next session: Wednesday FEbruary 12 2020, 6pm - 7:30pm (REGISTER HERE)
Breathing and voice tips for sentence rhythm
What is "stress-timed" rhythm?
English intonation patterns
Practice the sentence rhythm & intonation formula
Practice strategies
On-line resources for independent practice
Series: Class 5 - Tips and Tricks
Next session: Wednesday FEbruary 19 2020, 6pm - 7:30pm (REGISTER HERE)
Breathing and voice tips for projection
Linking smoothly
Grammatical endings made easy
You can make "negatives" clear
North American features of spoken English
Practice strategies
On-line resources for independent practice