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The Music of American English Pronunciation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 23 hours
  • Course by University of California, Irvine
  • Offered by

About

In this third course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will learn and practice the "music" of American English, the features of pronunciation such as stress, rhythm, and intonation that will help improve your listening comprehension as well as your ability to communicate more clearly. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of the musical features of English. You will also have opportunities to record yourself and to respond to the recordings of other learners. Only learners who pay for the course will be able to take the graded quizzes or submit assignments for feedback. The free version provides access to the lectures and practice activities only.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Meet Your Teachers

1 Readings

  • Optional Pronunciation Journal

The Music of English

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Music of English Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 1
  • The Music of English
  • The Music of English Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • The Music of English Directions
  • The Music of English Practice Activity Directions

Disappearing Syllables

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Disappearing Syllables Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Syllables & Word Stress
  • Disappearing Syllables
  • Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Disappearing Syllables Directions
  • Disappearing Syllables Practice Activity Directions

Predicting Stress

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Predicting Stress Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Predicting Stress
  • Predicting Stress Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Predicting Stress Directions
  • Predicting Stress Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 1 Speaking Assignment

Thought Groups and Rhythm

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 2
  • Thought Groups
  • Rhythm
  • Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Thought Groups and Rhythm Directions
  • Thought Groups and Rhythm Practice Activity Directions

Reduced Words

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reduced Words Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Reduced Words
  • Reduced Words Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Reduced Words Directions
  • Reduced Words Practice Activity Directions

Contractions

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Contractions Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Contractions
  • Contractions Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Contractions Directions
  • Contractions Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 2 Speaking Assignment

Linking Part 1

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Linking Part 1 Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 3
  • Linking Part 1
  • Linking Part 1 Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Linking Part 1 Directions
  • Linking Part 1 Practice Activity Directions

Linking Part 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Linking Part 2 Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Linking Part 2
  • Linking Part 2 Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Linking Part 2 Directions
  • Linking Part 2 Practice Activity Directions

Common Linked Expressions

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Common Linked Expressions Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Common Linked Expressions
  • Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Common Linked Expressions Directions
  • Common Linked Expressions Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 3 Speaking Assignment

Sentence Focus

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Sentence Focus Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 4
  • Sentence Focus
  • Sentence Focus Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Sentence Focus Directions
  • Sentence Focus Practice Activity Directions

Intonation Part 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Intonation Part 1 Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Intonation Part 1
  • Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Intonation Part 1 Directions
  • Intonation Part 1 Practice Activity Directions

Intonation Part 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Intonation Part 2 Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Intonation Part 2
  • Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Intonation Part 2 Directions
  • Intonation Part 2 Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips
  • Extra Funny Pronunciation Stories

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 4 Speaking Assignment

Auto Summary

Enhance your American English pronunciation with this engaging Coursera course focused on the "music" of the language, including stress, rhythm, and intonation. Ideal for beginners in language learning, this course offers practical advice, shadowing techniques, and opportunities for recording practice. The 1380-minute course provides both free and paid subscription options, with the latter offering graded quizzes and feedback on assignments. Perfect for those seeking to improve their listening comprehension and clear communication skills.

Helen Nam
Instructors

Helen Nam

Marla Yoshida
Instructors

Marla Yoshida

Meg Parker
Instructors

Meg Parker

Emily Wong
Instructors

Emily Wong