Build accurate, confident English pronunciation using IPA, stress, intonation, and real-world speaking practice.
Are you often asked to repeat yourself when speaking English? Do you worry that your pronunciation is holding you back in conversations, interviews, or presentations? Do you wish you had more opportunities to practice your conversational and academic English? This step-by-step course will help you speak English more clearly, confidently, and naturally—no matter your native language.
What you’ll learn
- Recognize and produce all standard English vowel and consonant sounds using correct mouth positioning and voicing techniques..
- Use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as a tool to improve pronunciation accuracy..
- Distinguish between commonly confused English sounds (e.g., /b/ vs /v/, /ɪ/ vs /iː/) and correct habitual mispronunciations..
- Apply English word stress and sentence stress rules to improve clarity and fluency..
- Master the rhythm and intonation patterns of natural English speech including rising/falling tones and connected speech..
- Practice pronunciation in real-life scenarios such as phone calls, presentations, and interviews..
- Develop self-correction strategies through recording, listening, and targeted practice..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 4 lectures • 40min.
- The Sounds of English: Vowels –> 3 lectures • 33min.
- The Sounds of English: Consonants –> 3 lectures • 38min.
- Word Stress & Sentence Stress –> 3 lectures • 24min.
- Intonation & Connected Speech –> 3 lectures • 32min.
- Common Pronunciation Challenges (by Language Group) –> 4 lectures • 1hr 4min.
- Practice with Real-life Scenarios –> 3 lectures • 19min.
- Final Assessment & Wrap-up –> 2 lectures • 11min.
Requirements
Are you often asked to repeat yourself when speaking English? Do you worry that your pronunciation is holding you back in conversations, interviews, or presentations? Do you wish you had more opportunities to practice your conversational and academic English? This step-by-step course will help you speak English more clearly, confidently, and naturally—no matter your native language.
In Mastering English Pronunciation, you will:
- Learn how to pronounce all key English vowel and consonant sounds with proper mouth positioning
- Use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to build awareness and precision
- Master word and sentence stress to sound more fluent
- Practice intonation and connected speech for a natural flow
- Tackle common pronunciation challenges based on your first language
- Apply your skills in real-life speaking tasks such as interviews, presentations, and phone calls
This course is designed for beginner to intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. In this course, you will interact with guided video lessons, visual aids, practice exercises, and opportunities for self-recording and feedback. Whether you’re preparing for your IELTS or TOEFL test, or you simply want to be understood more easily, this course will give you the tools and confidence to take your spoken English to the next level.