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Phonetics For Better Pronunciation

People never judge you by what you don't say. They judge you by what you say, and if you can do this well, it will influence people to have confidence in you. Therefore, form the habit of pronouncing each word correctly, and to speak with care and dignity. Polish your articulation and pronunciation skills in this workshop..


Content

  • The International Phonetic Alphabet
  • The consonants
  • The vowels
  • Monophthongs
  • Long vowels
  • Diphthongs
  • Voiced and Voiceless Phonemes
  • Stressed Markers
  • Singlish and Standard English
  • Mispronounced Words


Methodology

  • Lecture
  • Demonstration
  • Listening Exercise
  • Exercises in phonemic transcription
  • Reading and dialogue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Who Should Attend
Those who wish to improve their spoken English. As this is not an English language acquisition course, participants are expected to have a level of language competence to cope with the teaching and instruction in the program. Participants are expected to bring along their dictionaries which use the IPA as pronunciation guide and a voice recorder.
Facilitators
Mr. John Seen
Duration
30 Hours
Date
Click on your preferred date below to register. Only online registrations will be accepted.

Intake 01
10 Feb - 12 Mar 12
(Mon & Fri from 7.00pm - 10.00pm)
(Class is full)

Intake 02
2 May - 6 Jun 12
(Wed from 7.00pm - 10.00pm & Sat from 9.00am - 12.00pm)

Intake 03

(Wed & Fri from 7.00pm - 10.00pm)

Intake 04

(Mon & Fri from 7.00pm - 10.00pm)
Fee
$480 (Inclusive of GST)
Venue
NUS Extension (#12-01 Park Mall)