English: Pronunciation for Clear Communication

For an international community of English users to understand you, it is necessary that you pronounce words and deliver your sentences intelligibly. This course provides you with a practical introduction to the pronunciation skills needed for clear communication in English, without forcing you to use a specific accent.

Participants will actively learn how to correctly produce the individual sounds of English consonants, vowels and diphthongs and practice articulating 45 distinctive sounds. They will be introduced to the symbols of the English phonemic chart and the anatomy of speech.

Confidence-building practice then focuses on the pronunciation of syllables and sentences, contrastive sounds, linking sounds and intonation. Participants will be given personal exercises to address their individual needs and strengthen correct habits.

Course information

Der Kurs wurde abgesagt.
Course level
B1/ B2
Date
21.03.2019–23.05.2019
10 Lessons
Lecturer
Helen Thurston, M.Sc.
Credit points
1 ECTS
Registration deadline
Thursday 14.03.2019
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 123.00
Members of staff: CHF 153.00
Alumni: CHF 153.00

There will be no classes on 18 April (Easter) and 25 April 2019.

Course materials

To be announced.

Further details will be found in the course confirmation. Please do not acquire the course materials before then.

Requirements

Requirements for acquisition of credit points

In order to receive credit points, candidates will

  • not be absent more than once,
  • actively participate in class activities.

You can get a total of 1 credit point.

Students are assessed by means of a portfolio (pass/fail).

Homework

± 45 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than maximum one time.

Placement test

Oral placement interviews are required for all participants. You will receive further information upon registering for the course.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 18.05.2019 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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