Vowels of American English Pronunciation

This is the second course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization. In this course, you will learn and practice all of the vowel sounds of American English, including pairs of vowels that may be easy to confuse. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of vowel sounds. You will also have opportunities to record yourself and to respond to the recordings of other learners. Only learners who pay for the course will be able to take the graded quizzes or submit assignments for feedback. The free version provides access to the lectures and practice activities only

• Learn and practice all American English vowel sounds
• Receive practical advice to improve pronunciation of similar sounds
• Apply shadowing technique to enhance vowel pronunciation
• Record and respond to peer recordings

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short activities