The Pronunciation of American English Project
Master American English pronunciation through expert guidance, practice exercises, and self-reflection projects. Perfect for non-native speakers.
Master American English pronunciation through expert guidance, practice exercises, and self-reflection projects. Perfect for non-native speakers.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full The Pronunciation of American English Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master the correct pronunciation of American English sounds
Analyze and improve speech patterns using proven techniques
Develop confidence in English pronunciation
Practice effective communication strategies
Create personalized pronunciation improvement plans
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.3 Hours PreRecorded video
1 quiz, 3 peer reviews
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There are 5 modules in this course
In the final course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, students complete a comprehensive self-reflection project applying their knowledge of consonants, vowels, and English prosody. The curriculum includes a post-test assessment, review of English sounds, speech analysis, and peer learning through shared experiences. Through practical exercises and guided instruction, learners develop skills in analyzing and improving their pronunciation while preparing for effective communication in English.
Welcome
Module 1 · 27 Minutes to complete
Pronunciation Post-test & Journal
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Producing the Sounds of American English
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Analysis of a Skilled Speaker
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Final Reflection
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Dedicated ESL/EFL Instructor with International Experience
Emily Wong, M.A., is an experienced ESL/EFL instructor with a diverse teaching background in both Japan and the United States. She spent two years teaching junior high and elementary school students through the JET Program in Mie Prefecture. Emily earned her Master's degree in TESOL with a focus on K-12 education from Teachers College, New York City, and has taught adults at Kaplan International Programs. Currently, she is a full-time instructor at UC Irvine’s International Programs, where she teaches both ESL and TEFL courses. Emily has been a regular presenter at TESOL state and regional conferences for the past four years.
Experienced TEFL instructor and academic coordinator specializing in pronunciation at UC Irvine.
Marla Yoshida is an Academic Coordinator and TEFL instructor at the University of California, Irvine Extension International Programs. With a Master’s degree in Linguistics, she has over 25 years of experience teaching English as a second language in both the U.S. and Japan, along with teacher training in the U.S., Japan, and Korea. Marla has taught the Teaching Pronunciation Skills class in the TEFL certificate program at UC Irvine Extension for more than a decade and has worked with teachers from various countries, including Japan, Korea, Brazil, and Chile. She specializes in using visual and kinesthetic aids for teaching pronunciation and is the author of "Beyond Repeat After Me, Teaching Pronunciation to English Learners," published by TESOL Press.
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