Best Methods in Teaching Pronunciation and Fluency

Features of English phonetics, phonology, stress, and intonation will be drawn on to enrich training in best practices for teaching and learning pronunciation in this TEFL certificate course.

Going beyond discrete sounds, this class will focus on the suprasegmental aspects of English pronunciation such as:

• stress

• rhythm

• pitch

• intonation

Specific techniques for accent reduction, plus important information on body language for clear communication in English, will be presented.

This course will emphasize the integration of pronunciation instruction and practice in all types of ESL and EFL lessons.

Note: A strong command of English is a prerequisite for this course. (iBT TOEFL:80, TOEIC:760)

This is a required course for the Professional Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate program.

Course Number: LING-40047
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Teaching English as a Foreign Language