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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

The IPA is one of the most popular and well-known phonetic alphabets. Learn how to speak like a native English speaker — quickly! Learn phonetics the quick way.

 

Learn what IPA is and be aware of common local pronunciation mistakes, master speech sounds (vowels and consonants), learn the importance of lip shapes and tongue positions, learn stress patterns and learn how to speak like a native English speaker.

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Programme Content

- Learn how not to make common local pronunciation errors
- Master vowel, consonant and diphthong speech sounds
- Know the right way to put your lips and tongue when pronouncing words.
- Learn the importance of stress and intonation.
- Learn how to apply knowledge of IPA in dictionary use

 

Goals

- Enable learners’ to quickly increase their range of vocabulary
- Boost learners’ confidence in speaking by improving their pronunciation
- Strengthen learners’ sensitivity to sound variations so that their can comprehend

 

Level: All

Student to teacher ratio: 1:8

Call 2944-3633 for more details.

 

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