Course Overview
- Course Title: The Rhythm of English
- Instructor: Sheila Lebedenko
- Target Audience:
- Non-native English speakers
- Individuals looking to improve their American accent
- Students interested in English pronunciation and rhythm
- Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of vowels
- Basic understanding of consonants
- Basic understanding of word stress
Curriculum Highlights
- Key Topics Covered:
- Native rhythm of American English
- English stress patterns
- Syllable energy and de-energization
- Word stress techniques
- Reductions, contractions, linking, and blending
- Types of T pronunciation
- Past tense word connections
- Natural "an" pronunciation
- Pronunciation differences in context
- Key Skills Learned:
- Smooth English speaking
- Identifying and producing different types of T
- Connecting past tense words
- Natural pronunciation of "an"
- Understanding pronunciation contexts
Course Format
- Duration: 7 hours on-demand video
- Format: Self-paced online course
- Resources:
- 61 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
- Free monthly live Zoom office hour
- Repetition audio recordings
- Written material for note-taking