Basic Course Structure

Course content

International Phonetic Alphabet

Understanding the use of vocal cords, shaping of mouth and lips

Vowels: short vowels, long vowels, diphthong vowels, triphthong vowels

Consonants: Plosives, fricatives, affricates, nasals

Connected speech: Use of syllables, semi-vowels, combining various vowel and consonant sounds

 

Lesson Structure for Beginner Students (40 minutes)

Advanced

Time

Warm-up

5 minutes

Study basic phonemes

15 minutes

Study connected speech (shadowing)

10 minutes

Sentence practice

10 minutes

Approx 12-15 lessons required to complete basic course. Number of lesson varies depending on student’s ability.

 

Lesson Structure for Advanced Students (40 minutes)

Beginner

Time

Warm-up

5 minutes

Review basic phonemes

5 minutes

Review connected speech (shadowing)

10 minutes

Dictation

5 minutes

Reading & speech practice

15 minutes

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