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ENG141Arts3 Unitsintermediate

Spoken English

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of spoken English. It aims to equip students with the ability to speak English effectively in various social and academic contexts. The course emphasizes the recognition and articulation of English sounds, articulatory skills, and information extraction from listening texts. Students will develop discussion skills and take responsibility for their own learning through independent work and practical guidance, focusing on mastering the sound system of English and correcting pronunciation problems.

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45h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Spoken EnglishPronunciationPhoneticsIntonationArticulation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Speech Communication

2

English Sound System

3

Phonetic Transcription

4

Organs of Speech

5

English Consonants

6

English Vowels

7

Syllable Structure

8

Word Stress

9

Sentence Stress

10

Intonation

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts and Definitions

2h

Unit 1: Speech in Human Communication

2 study hours

•Define speech and its role in human communication.
•Identify factors affecting speech quality.
•Distinguish between speech and writing.
•Explore advantages of spoken language.

Week

2

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts and Definitions

2h

Unit 2: The English Sound System

2 study hours

•Define pronunciation and its importance.
•Distinguish English sounds from alphabet letters.
•Explore the English phonetic system.
•Understand Received Pronunciation (RP).

Week

3

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts and Definitions

2h

Unit 3: Introduction to Phonetic Transcription

2 study hours

•Learn the basics of phonetic transcription.
•Understand the techniques of transcribing spoken English.
•Practice transcribing simple words and phrases.
•Use phonetic symbols to aid pronunciation.

Week

4

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts and Definitions

2h

Unit 4: The Human Organs of Speech

2 study hours

•Identify the organs of speech.
•Describe the process of speech production.
•Understand how speech organs work together.
•Explore the roles of oral, nasal, and pharyngeal cavities.

Week

5

Module 2: The English Consonants

2h

Unit 1: Parameters for the Classification of English Consonants

2 study hours

•Define consonants and their classification.
•Describe parameters for classifying consonants.
•Identify speech organs used in consonant articulation.
•Understand places of articulation (bilabial, labiodental, etc.).

Week

6

Module 2: The English Consonants

2h

Unit 2: Detailed Description of English Consonants

2 study hours

•Describe English consonants in detail.
•Use a chart of English consonants.
•Practice pronunciation drills for each consonant.
•Distinguish between voiced and voiceless consonants.

Week

7

Module 3: Detailed Description of the English Vowels

2h

Unit 1: Parameters for Classification of the English Vowels

2 study hours

•Explain parameters for classifying English vowels.
•Describe tongue height, tongue position, lip rounding, and vowel length.
•Identify English vowels from the sound inventory.
•Understand the difference between short and long vowels.

Week

8

Module 3: Detailed Description of the English Vowels

2h

Unit 2: Detailed Description of the Vowels

2 study hours

•Categorize English vowels into monophthongs, diphthongs, and triphthongs.
•Describe the physical characteristics of each vowel type.
•Improve production of English vowels through practice.
•Distinguish between rising and centering diphthongs.

Week

9

Module 4: The Syllable and Stress in Spoken English

2h

Unit 1: The Syllable

2 study hours

•Define the syllable and its parts (onset, nucleus, coda).
•Divide English words into syllables.
•Understand English syllable structure.
•Explore the relationship between syllable and stress.

Week

10

Module 4: The Syllable and Stress in Spoken English

2h

Unit 2: Word Stress

2 study hours

•Define stress and its role in pronunciation.
•Understand stress placement in English words.
•Learn techniques for predicting stress.
•Explore stress in simple, compound, and complex words.

Week

11

Module 4: The Syllable and Stress in Spoken English

2h

Unit 3: Emphatic and Sentence Stress

2 study hours

•Distinguish between sentence stress and emphatic stress.
•Place stress correctly on words in English sentences.
•Understand the concept of stress-timing.
•Identify content and structure words.

Week

12

Module 4: The Syllable and Stress in Spoken English

2h

Unit 4: Problems in Phonemic Analysis

2 study hours

•Identify complex onsets and codas.
•Distinguish between derived and non-derived consonant clusters.
•Understand syllabic consonants.
•Analyze constraints in English syllable analysis.

Week

13

Module 5: Intonation in Spoken English

4h

Unit 1: Definition and Functions of Intonation

2 study hours

•Define intonation and its functions.
•Understand the role of pitch in intonation.
•Explore grammatical and non-grammatical functions of intonation.
•Analyze discourse functions of intonation.

Unit 2: Patterns of Intonation: The Falling Tune and Rising Tune

2 study hours

•Understand how intonation works.
•Differentiate between falling and rising tunes.
•Recognize the use of intonation in spoken English.
•Apply intonation patterns to convey meaning.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for all 49 English phonemes, including example words and IPA symbols.

2

Record yourself pronouncing minimal pairs (e.g., ship/sheep) and compare to native speaker recordings.

3

Practice transcribing spoken sentences using phonetic symbols, focusing on accurate vowel and consonant representation.

4

Identify and practice stress patterns in common English words, paying attention to syllable emphasis.

5

Listen to authentic English conversations (podcasts, interviews) and transcribe intonation patterns (rising, falling) to improve recognition.

6

Review tutor-marked assignments and focus on correcting identified pronunciation errors.

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