Module 01
IPA
International Phonetic Alphabet
Consonants Overview
Phonemic symbols
Special symbols that represent sounds
- jump. Starts with /ʤ/
- chalk. Starts with /ʧ/
- this. Starts with /ð/
- thick. Starts with /θ/
- show. Starts with /ʃ/
- vision. Has sound in the middle /ʒ/
- song. Ends with /ŋ/
Voiced and Voiceless Sounds
Voiced
Voiceless
Pronunciation Tips
- Learning american english pronunciation is a daily fact of life
- To pay attention not only what people are saying, but also how they are saying
- Do not be afraid to ask people
- You don't have to sound perfect like a native american speaker
Shadowing a Conversation
It's about finding a conversation, listen many times and repeat. Try to imitate.
- Sound
- Rhythm
- Pauses
- Up & down (voice)