The Music of American English Pronunciation

Instructor: Meg Parker , Helen Nam , Marla Yoshida , Emily Wong

Beginner Level • Approx. 22 hours • Flexible Schedule

Skills You'll Gain

English Language
Language Competency
Language Learning
Oral Comprehension

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Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome to The Music of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll move beyond individual consonant and vowel sounds and learn about things like syllable stress, intonation, and linking. These give English its characteristic “music,” and they’re a big help in making your pronunciation sound more natural and understandable. Learning about these things will also improve your listening skill and make it easier for you to understand English when it’s spoken at a normal speed. Good luck in practicing the music of American English Pronunciation!