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A Guide to Good Pronunciation
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Introduction |
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We communicate with each other largely through speech. Clear and accurate pronunciation is therefore immensely important. At times, however, we may be stumped by questions such as the following: How should we pronounce the words anemone, lapel or hyperbole? Which syllable in Singapore should we stress? Do we pronounce the l in salmon? And are there any common words in English that are frequently mispronounced?
Such questions on pronunciation may seem endless, but the solution is not as difficult as we may think. With a good dictionary, and knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and some simple rules of pronunciation, most of us will be able to find out very quickly the proper pronunciation of various words, and the differences, if any, in how they are pronounced in the major varieties of English (e.g. American English, British English).
In this course, participants will be taught the IPA, which is used in many dictionaries, to help them pronounce words accurately. Participants will also learn about rules of pronunciation, intonation patterns, and rhythm of natural speech. |
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Course Objectives |
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On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Check the pronunciation of any word from a dictionary
* Articulate words clearly and precisely
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Course Outline |
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The broad topics include:
* Symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet
* Consonants
* Vowels
* Word stress
* Intonation
* Rhythm
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Trainer(s) |
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Dr Leong, Alvin |
Leong Ping Alvin is a lecturer at the Language & Communication Centre of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He obtained a PhD from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2001 on an NUS research scholarship. He held teaching appointments at NUS and the National Institute of Education before joining NTU as a lecturer. He teaches courses on writing, communication and pronunciation. He is the author of Theme and Rheme (2004, Peter Lang), and the co-author of An Introduction to Linguistics (2006, McGraw-Hill) and English Grammar FAQs (2008, McGraw-Hill). |
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Who Should Attend |
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Open to all, but the course may be more relevant to service staff or those working in the field of education.
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Course Details |
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Date: |
3 to 4 December 2009 |
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Time: |
9:00am to 5:00pm |
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Venue: |
NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre |
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Closing Date: |
19 November 2009 |
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Fee: |
Standard: SGD$590
Alumni: SGD$472 Group (3 & Above): SGD$531 |
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Registration fees inclusive of:
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Online Registration |
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Methods of Payment |
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Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only)
2. Cheque
made payable
to Nanyang Technological University
3. Invoice to
Company (for Company Sponsored Participants)
4. E-invoice (for
Government Organizations)
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Cancellation & Refund Policy |
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Written notification to
cce@ntu.edu.sg or fax: (+65) 6774 2911 at least 10 days before course commencement |
No cancellation charges
(Full refund) |
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Written notification within 4 – 9 days before course commencement |
50% of course fees
(50% refund) |
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Written notification within 3 days before course commencement |
100% of course fees
(No refund) |
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