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Best Methods in Teaching Pronunciation and Fluency

LING-40047

Features of English phonetics, phonology, stress, and intonation will be drawn on to enrich instruction in best practices for teaching and learning pronunciation in a TEFL environment.

Going beyond discrete sounds, this course will focus on the suprasegmental aspects of English pronunciation for both formal and informal situations such as:

  • stress

  • rhythm

  • pitch

  • intonation patterns

Specific techniques for accent reduction, plus important information on body language for clear communication in English, will be presented. Lastly, the course will emphasize the integration of pronunication instruction and practice in all types of lessons.

Course Information

In-Person
3.00 units
$500.00
Notes: A strong command of English is a prerequisite for this course. (iBT TOEFL:80, TOEIC:760) Requirement for the Professional Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Course sessions

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Section ID:

186209

Class type:

This is a traditional classroom setting.

All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/12/2025
  • Early Enrollment Discount: $475 ($500 if enrolled after 11/18/2024)

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
1/8/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
1/15/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
1/22/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
1/29/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
2/5/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
2/12/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
2/19/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
2/26/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
3/5/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
3/12/2025 Wed 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 440, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
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Instructor: Faeren Adams

Faeren Adams
Faeren Adams has been an instructor with UC San Diego Department of Extended Studies (DES) since 2010. She holds a BA in English Literature and a MATESOL (Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She also has a professional certificate in teaching online from DES. She has taught English in Ecuador and South Korea. The core of her approach is helping students analyze their own language skills for their personal language challenges. She believes that everyone can benefit from learning how to learn better and so she incorporates research-based methodologies that help students learn more effectively. She has taught all skill areas at all skill levels for more than 2 decades.
 
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