


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
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
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:
Teaching American English Pronunciation 1st
by Peter Avery and Susan Ehrlich
ISBN / ASIN: 9780194328159
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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 |
Instructor:
Faeren Adams

Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/4/2025
- Early Enrollment Discount: $475 ($500 if enrolled after 3/3/2025)
Schedule:
Instructor:
Andreea Corona
