English: Speaking Skills: Pronunciation Skills
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.
- Non-native MPhil by Research and PhD students plus Postdocs from the Department of Engineering ONLY
- Further details regarding Engineering Language Unit's eligibility criteria are available
- Non-native MPhil by Research and PhD students plus Postdocs from the Department of Engineering ONLY
Number of sessions: 7
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Thu 16 Jan 2020 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
2 | Thu 23 Jan 2020 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
3 | Thu 30 Jan 2020 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
4 | Thu 6 Feb 2020 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
5 | Thu 13 Feb 2020 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
6 | Thu 20 Feb 2020 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
7 | Thu 27 Feb 2020 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
- Pronunciation of sound combinations
- Pronunciation of word combinations
- Intonation at the discourse level, e.g. in spoken dialogues
- 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
Class work and individual study
Sign up for a course requires commitment for the full course. If you fail to attend the first workshop of the course and 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.
Seven sessions of two hours
Yearly
Booking / availability