English Phonetics and Phonology
Introduction
The language system consists of several layers deeply interwoven. Phonemes are the most basic building blocks in that system. Furthermore, teaching pronunciation is one of the most important and altogether complex tasks for a teacher. This subject course aims at helping you to learn about phonetics, phonology and pronunciation, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective.
The Organs of Speech
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- The organs of speech (activities)
The Production of Speech Sounds
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The English Vowels
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The English Consonants
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- The English consonants
- Comparative chart of English and Spanish Phonemes (Quilis & Fernández, 1999, XXXIII)
Stress
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Intonation
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Teaching Pronunciation
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