ESL* 149 ESL Pronunciation Workshop

Credits: 3

This course is designed to help students improve those features of their American English pronunciation that confuse or distract listeners and interfere with understanding. By learning how the sounds of English are produced and how authentic stress, rhythm, and intonation are expressed, students will increase the accuracy and clarity of their English pronunciation and speaking ability.

Individual, pair, and group activities will provide in-class practice and feedback. These will include oral-aural exercises as well as practice in a variety of speaking situations, such as discussions, short speeches, reciting poetry, and reading aloud. One class meeting each week takes place in the ESL language lab. Students will continue focused practice at home with the text and accompanying audio CD’s. Individual assessments, guidance, and instructor feedback will allow students to work independently on their own pronunciation goals as well.

An Oral Assessment Recording will be used at the start of the course to determine the pronunciation needs and interests of each individual class member. Additional resources will be available on the course blackboard page for students to explore and use to practice their pronunciation targets during the semester.
Prerequisite: ESL 135 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
TAP Competency: None