The Music of American English Pronunciation

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.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

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Welcome
Syllables and Word Stress
Week 2
Thought Groups, Rhythm, and Reduced Words
Week 3
Connected Speech
Week 4
Sentence Focus and Intonation

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone looking to perfect their American English pronunciation. Thank you!

The hardest of all the courses. I will need to practice even more to improve not only my intonation but also my hearing, comprehension of it.

I definitely love this course. I learned alot about proper pronunciation and intonation.

Very Nicely taught. But more time is needed for me to perfect.

Thanks a ton.