Pronunciation for non-native English speakers
Information and Booking
Tutor: Stewart Theobald - Independent Consultant
For: Postdocs and research fellows at Imperial, free of charge. Not available externally.
Please note: Absences and cancellations with less than 5 working days' notice will result in a £50 charge.
Duration: Half-day
Dates:
2022
Tuesday 1 November, 13.00-17.00, in person
More information will become available closer to the day of the course.
Who should attend
This half-day course is designed for postdoctoral research staff for whom English is a second language and who wish to improve their speaking clarity and confidence. It will be a practical course looking at the voice issues of the individual, so numbers are limited to 10 per course. By the end of the course, participants will have a better understanding of standard English pronunciation and placement that will help them to improve their speaking clarity and teaching impact.
Key areas
- Physiology - emphasising standard English placement
- Forward resonance - to ensure a clear tone
- Articulation - for clarity of speech
- Phonetics - standard English phonetic sounds & symbols
- Pronunciation practice - individual assessment & guidance
- Stress, rhythm and inflexion - to deepen understanding of standard English
Visit Imperial’s Centre for Academic English for additional support with pronunciation, speaking and writing.
What have past participants found most useful?
- The theory of pronunciation, how sounds are made (Postdoc, Life Sciences)
- The trainer, he is really good! (Postdoc, Chemistry)
- Learning about different vowels, stress and inflection in standard English