English pronunciation: stage 3

What is the course about?

To ‘fine tune’ your articulation of ‘problematic’ vowel and consonant sounds still closer to Standard English. You will improve your ability to communicate fluently and expressively in spoken English. A high level of commitment is essential.

This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

Prepared readings and presentations and improvised conversations. Any elements of Standard English/RP covered in Stages 1 and 2 which need revision will be dealt with as they arise. Revision of ‘challenging’ vowel and consonant sounds.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Interact fluently and confidently with native English speakers.
Demonstrate intention and attitude effectively and expressively through the use of appropriate Intonation patterns.
Demonstrate fluency through the correct application of the Weak form of grammatical words.
Articulate your ‘challenging’ sounds – both Vowels and Consonants – with accuracy.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should be able to communicate fluently and freely in English, should probably have completed Stages 1
and 2 at City Lit and be able to use an English pronunciation (phonetic) dictionary effectively.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently.
• Communicate in group situations.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Read and respond to a range of texts.
• Take course notes for your own use.
If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) before choosing.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

This course will be taught online.
Individual presentations of prepared literary items and improvised conversations is followed immediately by oral feedback. The articulation process of any sound (vowel or consonant) selected for revision is practised through specific sounds (group, pair and individual work). You must be visible on camera and audible to the others.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will use your course notes/hand-outs from Stages 1 and 2. Additional material/hand-outs will be supplied by the tutor via Google Classroom.
Please have a small hand-mirror; a pen/pencil and note-book.
As the preparation of a variety of literary items is required, membership of the City Lit library is recommended.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can continue to revisit this course in order to practise and develop your improved pronunciation skills, and to acquire still greater fluency in English; also Voice Technique: Beginners; Improve your Speaking Voice.
Please refer to our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) as you consider which area you would like to study next.