Overview
In this English Pronunciation in a Global World course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam by FutureLearn you will develop your ability to understand and speak English.
A huge range of people need to be able to speak English in today’s globalised world. This means that you’ll need to understand, and be understandable to, other non-native speakers. But diversity in spoken English should also be appreciated.
In this course you’ll find out which pronunciation features are important for mutual understanding. In exercises and video’s, you will practise English sounds and stresses, and learn about other learners’ accents.
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
Describe features of English pronunciation that are important for mutual understanding.
Explain the differences between your own English pronunciation and that of speakers with other mother tongues.
Apply what you have learned about English pronunciation to your English accent.
Reflect on the nature of different English accents.
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?The concepts of intelligibility, credibility, and identity in English pronunciation
Personal goals for English pronunciation
English vowels
English consonants
Suprasegmental features in English (stress, intonation, etc.)
English accents
English pronunciation assessment
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies View 98 other Short Courses in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is for anyone who needs to speak English, in their studies, for work or in their personal lives.
Tuition Fee
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International
134 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 134 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
134 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 134 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
Unlimited subscription: $39.99 / month