Classes
Pronunciation
ESL 110: Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension — Beginning
1–3 credits
Through a series of extensive listening activities, students learn effective listening strategies that, in turn, lead to language acquisition. The sound system, stress and intonation, and rhythm of spoken English are introduced.
ESL 120: Intermediate Pronunciation
3 credits
Designed to help students improve pronunciation and discrimination of English sounds. Focuses on English vowel and consonant production as well as stress and intonation patterns in connected speech.
ESL 380: Oral Presentation Skills
3 credits
Enhancement of oral presentation and pronunciation skills for international teaching assistants and foreign-born professionals. Focuses on accent reduction, rhythm and intonation, and public speaking.