English: Speaking Skills: Pronunciation Skills
Wed 17 Jan, Wed 24 Jan, ... Wed 28 Feb 2018
Description
This course is intended for non-native speakers who wish to improve their pronunciation skills. Each week there will be an introduction to an aspect of English pronunciation with opportunities to practise, both individually and in groups, and also to work with the teacher.
- NB. Please read ATTENDANCE section below before signing up for this course.
Target audience
- Non-native MPhil by Research and PhD students plus Postdocs from the Department of Engineering ONLY
- No other students, members of staff or visiting scholars are eligible for this course. If you are not eligible, please do not sign up, as your name will be deleted from the list without further notice. Instead, please email Nicola Cavaleri (nch23@cam.ac.uk) to enquire about possible special arrangements.
- Further details regarding Engineering Language Unit's eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
- Non-native MPhil by Research and PhD students plus Postdocs from the Department of Engineering ONLY
Sessions
Number of sessions: 7
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 17 Jan 2018 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
| 2 | Wed 24 Jan 2018 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
| 3 | Wed 31 Jan 2018 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
| 4 | Wed 7 Feb 2018 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
| 5 | Wed 14 Feb 2018 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
| 6 | Wed 21 Feb 2018 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
| 7 | Wed 28 Feb 2018 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
Topics covered
- Pronunciation of sound combinations
- Pronunciation of word combinations
- Intonation at the discourse level, e.g. in spoken dialogues
Aims
- To improve pronunciation skills and the use of stress, rhythm and intonation patterns
- To develop clarity and fluency in a variety of situations
- To develop your awareness of your pronunciation strengths and weaknesses
Format
Class work and individual study
ATTENDANCE
Signing up for a course requires commitment for the full course. If you fail to attend the first workshop of the course and do not email your reason for not attending, your name will be removed from the attendance list without notice to make space for those on the waiting list.
Duration
Seven sessions of two hours
Frequency
Yearly
Themes
Booking / availability