Vowels of American English Pronunciation (Coursera)

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Course 2 of 4 in the The Pronunciation of American English Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Welcome

Welcome to Vowels of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll practice all the vowel sounds of American English—like the first sounds in “apple,” “out,” or “even” that flow out of your mouth very smoothly. You’ll also practice some pairs of vowel sounds that may be confusing, like the middle sounds in “beat” and “bit” or “set” and “sat.” Some of these vowel sounds will probably be very easy for you, but some may be more of a challenge. Don’t give up. Keep listening to the sounds, learning about how they’re pronounced, and practicing the ones you find difficult. Good luck practicing the vowel sounds of American English.

Introduction to Vowels

WEEK 2

Vowels Part 1

WEEK 3

Vowels Part 2

WEEK 4

Vowel Challenges