Course Description:
This course will provide participants with an understanding of advanced English pronunciation as a Second Language (ESL) for professional contexts. Topics covered include identifying and mastering the sounds of English, recognizing and mastering diphthongs and triphthongs, controlling intonation, mastering word stress patterns, refining articulation to understand native speakers, efficiently learning new vocabulary, and other communication scenarios in a professional setting. Participants will gain an understanding of the highest-level aspects of pronunciation necessary to succeed in professional settings.
Course Objectives:
- Identify and master the individual sounds of English
- Recognize and accurately produce diphthongs and triphthongs
- Demonstrate control over intonation when speaking
- Master word stress patterns in order to sound more like a native speaker
- Refine articulation skills for a better understanding
- Utilize strategies for efficiently learning new vocabulary
- Implement tactics for improving accent-reduction skills
- Leverage specialized terminology when communicating with colleagues and clients
- Analyze methods for conveying complex ideas through pronunciation
- Implement measures for continual improvement in communication skills
