Basic Course Structure
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Course content |
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International Phonetic Alphabet |
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Understanding the use of vocal cords, shaping of mouth and lips |
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Vowels: short vowels, long vowels, diphthong vowels, triphthong vowels |
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Consonants: Plosives, fricatives, affricates, nasals |
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Connected speech: Use of syllables, semi-vowels, combining various vowel and consonant sounds |
Lesson Structure for Beginner Students (40 minutes)
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Advanced |
Time |
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Warm-up |
5 minutes |
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Study basic phonemes |
15 minutes |
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Study connected speech (shadowing) |
10 minutes |
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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)
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Beginner |
Time |
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Warm-up |
5 minutes |
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Review basic phonemes |
5 minutes |
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Review connected speech (shadowing) |
10 minutes |
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Dictation |
5 minutes |
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Reading & speech practice |
15 minutes |
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