Academic English Language Communication (AELC)
This mandatory course is for students whose language entry scores are below IELTS 7.0/TOEFL 91 or are seen to be at this level in other equivalent language tests.
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This course in pronunciation is designed to help students improve their spoken English by focusing on key aspects of pronunciation. Through a series of interactive sessions and practical activities, students will develop their ability to produce and recognize English sounds, stress and intonation patterns, as well as word and sentence rhythm. The course will also cover common pronunciation errors and provide strategies for correcting them. The course is particularly useful for those who need to communicate in English in an academic or professional context, with learners gaining a better understanding of English pronunciation to communicate more effectively and confidently in spoken English.
Course Content
Running for 4 x weekly 1.5 hour sessions, the following course themes are covered:
Session 1: The anatomy of speech and the schwa sound
Session 2: Short and long vowel sounds, some difficult consonants
Session 3: Consonant clusters, word and sentence stress
Session 4: Intonation, shadow listening
Course Outcomes
On completion of this short-course, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and produce individual vowel and consonant sounds in English, thus improving their overall pronunciation and communication skills.
2. Recognize and produce word and sentence stress patterns which are key aspects of English pronunciation that can greatly affect the meaning and clarity of spoken communication.
3. Recognize and produce intonation patterns of spoken English key to effectively communicating oral messages.
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Pronunciation for Academic and Professional Purposes
This course in pronunciation is designed to help students improve their spoken English by focusing on key aspects of pronunciation. Through a series of interactive sessions and practical activities, students will develop their ability to produce and recognize English sounds, stress and intonation patterns, as well as word and sentence rhythm.
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This course is designed to help students improve their reading skills in order to succeed academically and professionally. The course is structured around developing a number of key reading strategies and techniques such as skimming and scanning to quickly identify key information, as well as how to take effective notes and summarize key points.
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