English Pronunciation in a Global World Course- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Key Information
Campus location
Online Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 59 / per course *
Application deadline
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Introduction
In this course, you will improve your English pronunciation skills and learn about speaking English in today's globalised world.
Develop your ability to understand and speak English
A huge range of people needs to be able to speak English in today’s globalised world. This means that you’ll need to understand, and be understandable to, other non-native speakers. But diversity in spoken English should also be appreciated.
In this course, you’ll find out which pronunciation features are important for mutual understanding. In exercises and video’s, you will practise English sounds and stresses, and learn about other learners’ accents.
By the end of the course, you will have improved your English pronunciation so you will feel confident in speaking English in different contexts.
When would you like to start?
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Who will you learn with?
Laura Rupp I am a Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. My research is in grammatical variation and change. I teach courses in Global English and English pronunciation. | Amrita Das I am a diversity facilitator and mentor working towards inclusion in the Mixed Classroom. My research focuses on cultural mobility and literature. | Alisah Kamps I am an honours student at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam studying Communication & Information Science. My research pursuits are in English pronunciation and world Englishes. | Ericka Acosta I am a student at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Communication and Information Studies program. My specialization is in language education. |
Who developed the course?
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s English department at Amsterdam offers first-class education and cutting-edge research in variation and change in the English language and English literature.
Curriculum
What topics will you cover
- The concepts of intelligibility, credibility, and identity in English pronunciation
- Personal goals for English pronunciation
- English vowels
- English consonants
- Suprasegmental features in English (stress, intonation, etc.)
- English accents
- English pronunciation assessment
Program Outcome
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Describe features of English pronunciation that are important for mutual understanding.
- Explain the differences between your own English pronunciation and that of speakers with other mother tongues.
- Apply what you have learned about English pronunciation to your English accent.
- Reflect on the nature of different English accents.
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Who is the course for
This course is for anyone who needs to speak English, in their studies, for work or in their personal lives.