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The Music of American English Pronunciation

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Course Summary

Learn how to improve your American English pronunciation through music in this course. Gain a better understanding of the sounds and rhythm of English, and practice pronunciation through singing popular songs.

Key Learning Points

Use music as a tool for improving American English pronunciation
Develop a better understanding of English sounds and rhythm
Practice pronunciation by singing popular songs

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Learning Outcomes

Improve American English pronunciation through music
Develop a better understanding of English sounds and rhythm
Practice pronunciation using popular songs

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Intermediate level of English proficiency
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

In this third course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will learn and practice the "music" of American English, the features of pronunciation such as stress, rhythm, and intonation that will help improve your listening comprehension as well as your ability to communicate more clearly. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of the musical features of English. You will also have opportunities to record yourself and to respond to the recordings of other learners.

Outline

Welcome
Meet Your Teachers
Optional Pronunciation Journal

Syllables and Word Stress
Introduction to Week 1
The Music of English
The Music of English Practice Activity
Syllables & Word Stress
Disappearing Syllables
Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity
Predicting Stress
Predicting Stress Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation
The Music of English Directions
The Music of English Practice Activity Directions
Disappearing Syllables Directions
Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity Directions
Predicting Stress Directions
Predicting Stress Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Music of English Practice Quiz
Disappearing Syllables Practice Quiz
Predicting Stress Practice Quiz
Week 1 Graded Quiz

Thought Groups, Rhythm, and Reduced Words
Introduction to Week 2
Thought Groups
Rhythm
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity
Reduced Words
Reduced Words Practice Activity
Contractions
Contractions Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation
Thought Groups and Rhythm Directions
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity Directions
Reduced Words Directions
Reduced Words Practice Activity Directions
Contractions Directions
Contractions Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Quiz
Reduced Words Practice Quiz
Contractions Practice Quiz
Week 2 Graded Quiz

Connected Speech
Introduction to Week 3
Linking Part 1
Linking Part 1 Practice Activity
Linking Part 2
Linking Part 2 Practice Activity
Common Linked Expressions
Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation
Linking Part 1 Directions
Linking Part 1 Practice Activity Directions
Linking Part 2 Directions
Linking Part 2 Practice Activity Directions
Common Linked Expressions Directions
Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Linking Part 1 Practice Quiz
Linking Part 2 Practice Quiz
Common Linked Expressions Practice Quiz
Week 3 Graded Quiz

Sentence Focus and Intonation
Introduction to Week 4
Sentence Focus
Sentence Focus Practice Activity
Intonation Part 1
Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity
Intonation Part 2
Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity
Pronunciation Tips
Extra Funny Pronunciation Stories
Shadowing a Conversation
Sentence Focus Directions
Sentence Focus Practice Activity Directions
Intonation Part 1 Directions
Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity Directions
Intonation Part 2 Directions
Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity Directions
Pronunciation Tips
Shadowing a Conversation Directions
Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
Sentence Focus Practice Quiz
Intonation Part 1 Practice Quiz
Intonation Part 2 Practice Quiz
Week 4 Graded Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

The American English Pronunciation with Music course on Coursera has received positive feedback from users. The course is praised for its engaging approach to learning, and has an overall high rating from users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the incorporation of music into the course to be a highly effective way to improve their pronunciation skills.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging approach to learning with the use of music
Clear and concise explanations of American English pronunciation
Suitable for learners of all levels
Instructors offer personalized feedback on pronunciation

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the pace of the course to be too slow
Limited practice opportunities for certain pronunciation sounds
Not enough focus on specific accents or dialects

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