Course Summary
This course is designed for non-native English speakers who want to improve their American English pronunciation. It focuses on teaching the correct vowel sounds to help students sound more natural and confident when speaking English.Key Learning Points
- Learn the correct American English vowel sounds
- Improve your pronunciation and sound more natural
- Get personalized feedback and practice exercises
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Master the correct American English vowel sounds
- Sound more natural and confident when speaking English
- Get personalized feedback and practice exercises to continue improving
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Intermediate to advanced level of English proficiency
- Access to a microphone and headphones for practice exercises
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- English Pronunciation in a Global World
- Accent Reduction Made Easy
- American English Pronunciation for Beginners
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Lucas Kern
- Karen Smith
Related Books
Description
This is the second course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization. In this course, you will learn and practice all of the vowel sounds of American English, including pairs of vowels that may be easy to confuse. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of vowel sounds. 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
- Introduction to Vowels
- Introduction to Week 1
- Vowels Pretest Review
- Vowel Overview
- Vowel Overview Practice Activity
- Rounded and Unrounded Vowels
- Rounded and Unrounded Vowels Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Vowels Pretest Directions
- Vowels Supplemental Materials
- Vowel Overview Directions
- Vowel Overview Practice Activity Directions
- Rounded and Unrounded Vowels Directions
- Rounded and Unrounded Vowels Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Vowels Pretest
- Vowel Overview Practice Quiz
- Rounded and Unrounded Practice Quiz
- Week 1 Graded Quiz
- Vowels Part 1
- Introduction to Week 2
- Front Vowels
- Front Vowels Practice Activity
- Tense and Lax Vowels
- Tense and Lax Vowels Practice Activity
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 1
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 1 Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Front Vowels Directions
- Front Vowels Practice Activity Directions
- Tense and Lax Vowels Directions
- Tense and Lax Vowels Practice Activity Directions
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 1 Directions
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 1 Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Front Vowels Practice Quiz
- Tense and Lax Practice Quiz
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 1 Practice Quiz
- Week 2 Graded Quiz
- Vowels Part 2
- Introduction to Week 3
- Central Vowels
- Back Vowels
- Central and Back Vowels Practice Activity
- Diphthongs
- Diphthongs Practice Activity
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 2
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 2 Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Central and Back Vowels Directions
- Central and Back Vowels Practice Activity Directions
- Diphthongs Directions
- Diphthongs Practice Activity Directions
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 2 Directions
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 2 Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Central and Back Vowels Practice Quiz
- Diphthongs Practice Quiz
- Confusing Vowel Pairs 2 Practice Quiz
- Week 3 Graded Quiz
- Vowel Challenges
- Introduction to Week 4
- Unstressed Vowels
- Unstressed Vowels Practice Activity
- R-Controlled
- R-Controlled Practice Activity
- Vowel Spelling Challenges
- Vowel Spelling Challenges Practice Activity
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation
- Unstressed Vowels Directions
- Unstressed Vowels Practice Activity Directions
- R-Controlled Directions
- R-Controlled Practice Activity Directions
- Vowel Spelling Challenges Directions
- Vowel Spelling Challenges Practice Activity Directions
- Pronunciation Tips
- Shadowing a Conversation Directions
- Shadowing a Conversation Assignment
- Unstressed Vowels Practice Quiz
- R-Controlled Practice Quiz
- Vowel Spelling Challenges Practice Quiz
- Week 4 Graded Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews of American English Pronunciation: Vowel Sounds course on Coursera. Students have found this course helpful in improving their American English pronunciation. Many users praised the comprehensive lessons and the instructor's clear explanations.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive lessons and clear explanationsPros from User Reviews
- Effective in improving American English pronunciation
- Instructor provides clear explanations
- Interactive exercises help reinforce learning
- Great for non-native English speakers
- Course content is well-organized
Cons from User Reviews
- Not suitable for advanced English speakers
- Some users found the course too basic
- Lacks personalized feedback
- Could benefit from more practice exercises
- Not all vowel sounds are covered in depth
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