English Phonetics

 Course Description

This course trains the students to distinguish between correct and incorrect pronunciation of the English sounds, before proceeding to develop their pronunciation 

skills.  The course deals with vowels, consonants, accentuation and rhythm, and intonation. The recorded drills form an integral part of the course

Course Aims

1. vowels and consonants 
2. voicing
3. strong and weak syllables
4. weak forms
5. stress in simple words

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize sounds
2. Distinguish between different sounds
3. Classify sounds using phonological terminology
4. Use proper intonation pattern
5. Transcribe English words using the IPA
6. Correctly pronounce English words