Englisch - Introduction to English Pronunciation B2

What it is about

You will learn the basics of English pronunciation, sounds (short and long vowels, diphthongs, consonants and voicing), the relation of spelling to pronunciation as well as word and sentence stress, linking of sounds and an introduction to intonation. By the end you will speak English more accurately and understand better how sounds are produced and connected; the module prepares for the English Pronunciation C1 course.

What you will be able to do

• Improvement of pronunciation accuracy in English
• Understanding of the production and linking of English sounds
• Recognizing and analyzing pronunciation weaknesses
• Preparation for the Advanced course English Pronunciation C1

What the module consists of

• Lehrveranstaltung (Vorlesung/Übung)Short lectures at the beginning of each session and accompanying exercises to convey phonetic/phonological fundamentals
• Klassena rbeit / praktische ÜbungenDiscussion of theoretical aspects based on texts and practical pronunciation exercises in pairs, groups and individually
• HausaufgabenDeepening and application of what was learned outside the sessions

Teaching method

• KurzvorträgeConveying fundamentals at the beginning of each session
• Praktische Übungen in Paaren, Gruppen und individuellImprovement of actual sound production
• Diskussion theoretischer InhalteAnalysis of weaknesses and reflection on pronunciation mechanisms
• Aufgaben/Recording als HausaufgabenSelf-diagnosis and targeted feedback by teaching staff