Getting Started
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- 7 Sections
- 27 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Introduction3
- Pre-Course Assessment1
- Authentic Storytelling6
- Continuous Immersion6
- Instinctive Speaking7
- ConclusionEnglish Skills Test, Final Project, and Preview of Next Course3
- Useful Links and Resources1
Curriculum
Accent, Pronunciation, Enunciation, ArticulationCopy
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For You to Do:
- Focus on individual sounds by practicing with minimal pairs—words that differ by only one sound (e.g., “ship” and “sheep”, “cat” and “cap”).
- Break words down into syllables and individual letters such as consonants and vowels
- Ask for feedback when speaking to ensure proper pronunciation, articulation, and enunciation
For You to Know
The 4 Pillars of Clear Speech
An interactive guide to Accent, Pronunciation, Enunciation, and Articulation.
Final Check-in
Understanding English Sounds
An Interactive Lesson on Phonemes & Minimal Pairs
What are Phonemes?
A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another. Think of them as the building blocks of spoken words.
For example, the words "cat" and "bat" are different because of one phoneme: the first sound. In "cat" it's /k/, and in "bat" it's /b/.
What are Minimal Pairs?
Minimal pairs are two words that are pronounced almost identically, except for one single phoneme.
Studying minimal pairs is a great way to train your ears to hear the subtle differences between English sounds. Let's practice!
Practice Your Listening
Pair 1: /ɪ/ vs /iː/
Listen for the difference between "ship" and "sheep".
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