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Vowels of American English Pronunciation
Helen Nam,
Marla Yoshida,
Meg Parker,
and
Emily Wong
Helen Nam,
Marla Yoshida,
Meg Parker,
and
Emily Wong
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.
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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.
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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.
Only learners who pay for the course will be able to take the graded quizzes or submit assignments for feedback. The free version provides access to the lectures and practice activities only.
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Syllabus
Welcome
Welcome to Vowels of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll practice all the vowel sounds of American English—like the first sounds in “apple,” “out,” or “even” that flow out of your mouth very smoothly. You’ll also practice some pairs of vowel sounds that may be confusing, like the middle sounds in “beat” and “bit” or “set” and “sat.” Some of these vowel sounds will probably be very easy for you, but some may be more of a challenge. Don’t give up. Keep listening to the sounds, learning about how they’re pronounced, and practicing the ones you find difficult. Good luck practicing the vowel sounds of American English.
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Syllabus
Welcome
Welcome to Vowels of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll practice all the vowel sounds of American English—like the first sounds in “apple,” “out,” or “even” that flow out of your mouth very smoothly. You’ll also practice some pairs of vowel sounds that may be confusing, like the middle sounds in “beat” and “bit” or “set” and “sat.” Some of these vowel sounds will probably be very easy for you, but some may be more of a challenge. Don’t give up. Keep listening to the sounds, learning about how they’re pronounced, and practicing the ones you find difficult. Good luck practicing the vowel sounds of American English.
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Introduction to Vowels
Vowels Part 1
Vowels Part 2
Vowel Challenges
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Develops foundational knowledge of American English vowel sounds and improves pronunciation
Instructors are experienced in teaching pronunciation
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Reviews summary
Excellent pronunciation guide
Students largely agree that this well-received course on American English pronunciation is excellent and has helped them improve. They praise the engaging videos, clear explanations, and helpful examples. Feedback on assignments and more peer review, however, could be improved.
Many useful examples given.
"I really liked this course. It was quite intense, but very interesting! Thank you!!"
"This course was very important for my English learning. The methods used were quite useful."
"Nice Examples! I hope examples are written in the PDF file. Thanks! This lesson helped me a lot."
Engaging and clear video lessons.
"Videos de muy buena comprensión y también tienen lecturas faciles de comprender y aplicar."
"I really enjoyed this course. It helped me to improve my pronunciation.Now I feel more confident!!!"
"Excellent team of experts and perfect teaching. I'm so glad that I took this course. I will never forget it. They helped me understand the vowels and look at them from another perspective."
Helps students improve their pronunciation.
"I love this course so much . made me have more confident and learn more with Vowels of American English "
"This course for it has been very helpful because I learnt a loto about how to pronounce and i feel more confident when i have to speek in English without doubts it's amazing this course and the specialization."
"This course has helped me to improve my pronunciation.Now I feel more confident!!!"
Peer review could be improved.
"Good course for me!! But some review peer from classmate not mind :<"
"Buen curso, pero me hubiese gustado que se muestre los movimientos de la lengua y su posición en la boca, a lo mejor con la maqueta que tiene la profesora."
"Peer review is not valuable, the rubrics are not clear what exactly to evaluate.."
Needs more feedback on assignments.
"4 because it's really hard when you have to wait more than a week for an assignment review, on the other hand the material and classes were fantastic."
"This course is a good start for setting your pronunciation. I have got an idea how to use my mouth correctly while saying certain sounds."
"I wish I could get some valuable feedback on my pronunciation."
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Learners who complete Vowels of American English Pronunciation will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathologists work with people who have disorders of speech, language, voice, fluency, and other communication skills. This course can help Speech Language Pathologists work with patients to improve their pronunciation of vowel sounds, especially those that are particularly challenging for non-native English speakers.
Linguistics Professor
Linguistics Professor
Linguistics Professors teach and conduct research on the structure and use of language. This course can help Linguistics Professors build a foundation in the pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can be beneficial for their research and teaching.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers help non-native English speakers learn to speak, read, and write in English. This course can help ESL Teachers improve their own pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them better teach their students.
Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Voice Actors use their voices to create characters in movies, television shows, video games, and other media. This course can help Voice Actors improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them create more believable and engaging characters.
Broadcast Journalist
Broadcast Journalist
Broadcast Journalists research, write, and report the news for television, radio, and online media. This course can help Broadcast Journalists improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them deliver the news more clearly and effectively.
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relations Specialists help organizations build and maintain relationships with the public. This course can help Public Relations Specialists improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with the public.
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote products and services. This course can help Marketing Managers improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with customers.
Sales Manager
Sales Manager
Sales Managers lead sales teams and develop sales strategies to increase revenue. This course can help Sales Managers improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them build stronger relationships with clients and close more deals.
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives provide support to customers over the phone, email, and chat. This course can help Customer Service Representatives improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with customers and resolve their issues.
Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Technical Writers create instruction manuals, technical reports, and other documents to explain complex technical information. This course can help Technical Writers improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more clearly and effectively with their readers.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Managers oversee the recruitment, hiring, and development of employees. This course can help Human Resources Managers improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with employees and build a more positive work environment.
Office Manager
Office Manager
Office Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of an office. This course can help Office Managers improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with employees, clients, and vendors.
Event Planner
Event Planner
Event Planners plan and coordinate events such as weddings, conferences, and parties. This course can help Event Planners improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with clients and vendors.
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. This course can help Real Estate Agents improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with clients and build stronger relationships.
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistants provide support to executives and other professionals. This course can help Administrative Assistants improve their pronunciation of American English vowel sounds, which can help them communicate more effectively with colleagues and clients.
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Vowels of American English Pronunciation.
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Provides a comprehensive guide to English pronunciation for advanced learners. It covers all the major aspects of English pronunciation, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
Great way to practice distinguishing and producing confusing American English sounds. It provides minimal pairs, which are pairs of words that are the same except for one sound, such as "pit" and "pet" or "sit" and "set". Learners can use these minimal pairs to practice identifying and producing individual sounds, as well as to contrast the two similar sounds.
Is perfect for beginners to learn the fundamentals of American English pronunciation. It includes simple, step-by-step instructions on how to produce each sound correctly, as well as exercises and activities to help you practice. In addition to vowel sounds, it also covers consonants, stress, and intonation.
Provides a practical guide to English phonetics for learners of all levels. It covers all the major aspects of English pronunciation, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
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Provides a concise and accessible introduction to the sounds of English. It covers all the major aspects of English pronunciation, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of articulatory phonetics. It covers a wide range of topics, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
Provides a comprehensive guide to English pronunciation for intermediate learners. It covers all the major aspects of English pronunciation, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
Provides a comprehensive guide to English pronunciation for advanced learners. It covers all the major aspects of English pronunciation, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
Provides a comprehensive guide to the field of phonetics. It covers a wide range of topics, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
Provides a comprehensive guide to English pronunciation for beginners. It covers all the major aspects of English pronunciation, including the production of speech sounds, the structure of syllables and words, and the intonation of sentences.
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4-5 hours/week for 4 weeks
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University of California, Irvine
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Helen Nam
Marla Yoshida
Meg Parker
Emily Wong
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This course belongs to a
collection
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The Pronunciation of American English. It's comprised of four courses:
- Vowels of American English Pronunciation (viewing)
- The Music of American English Pronunciation
- The Pronunciation of American English Project
- Consonants of American English Pronunciation
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Develops foundational knowledge of American English vowel sounds and improves pronunciation
Instructors are experienced in teaching pronunciation
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