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Learn GB English sounds, intonation, phonetics and accents in live online group classes via Zoom. Weekly classes (4/week), 4 level program with IPA certified teachers.

PRONUNCIATION


– WEDS 4th December 19:00-19:45

2C – Fricatives

– /f,v,θ,ð,s,z,ʃ,ʒ,h/
– /θ/ vs /ð/
– Homophones
– S Endings
– TH Fronting

INTONATION


– TUES 3rd December 18:00-18:45

2T – 4 Patterns

– Falling
– Rising
– Fall-rising
– Rise-falling

PHONETICS


– TUES 3rd December 12:00-12:45

7PH – Fricative Joining

– Elision
– Dental joining
– H Dropping

ACCENTS


– WEDS 4th December 14:00-14:45

7A – Manchester

– Vowel Sounds
– Consonant Sounds
– vs Yorkshire
– vs Lancashire

Syllabus

– Free Intro Class  | BOOK NOW
– Level 1 (Pronunciation) | BOOK NOW
– Level 2 (Intonation) | BOOK NOW
– Level 3 (Phonetics) | BOOK NOW
– Level 4 (Accents) | BOOK NOW

PRONUNCIATION

Introduction
– IPA Chart
– Spelling to Sound
– Articulators 

– /ə/
– Spelling to Sound
– Function vs Content
– American R colouring

– /ɪ,ʊ,ɛ,ʌ,ɒ,a/
– Spelling to Sound
– Unusual Spellings
– Northern /ʌ/

– /iː,uː,əː,ɔː,ɛː,ɑː/
– Spelling to Sound
– Reduced Vowels
– TRAP/BATH Split

– /ɪə, eɪ, aʊ, əʊ, ʌɪ, ɔɪ/
– Spelling to Sound
– Word Construction
– /ʊə/ (new vs old)

– IPA Chart
– Articulators
– Voicing
– Place of Articulation

– /f,v,θ,ð,s,z,ʃ,ʒ,h/
– /θ/ vs /ð/
– Homophones
– S Endings
– TH Fronting

– /p,b,t,d,k,g,tʃ,dʒ/
– /t/ vs [ʔ]– ED Endings
 – Silent Letters

– /w,r,j,l/
– Clear vs Dark /l/
– Silent R
– Linking R
– Rhoticity

– /m,n,ŋ/
– Clusters
– Syllabic Consonants
– G Droppin’

INTONATION

– What is Stress
– Dictionary Stress
– Words, Syllables, Sentences
– Function & Content

– Tonic Syllable (TS)
– Choosing a TS
– Information
– Function Words

– Onset
– Head
– Pre-head
– Tail

– What’s Stressed?
– Names
– Negatives
– Compounds

– Abbreviations
– Phrasal Verbs
– -teen Numbers
– Syllable-final Stress

– 4 Patterns
– Pitch Diagrams
– Steps & Bends
– Tone & Meaning

– Falling
– Rising
– Fall-rising
– Rise-falling

– Wh-
– Yes/No
– Tags I
– Tags II

– Definitive Fall
– Implication
– Friendly Rise
– High Fall

– Sequences
– Subordinates
– Adverbials
– Lists

PHONETICS

– The grid
– Monophthongs
– Diphthongs
– Diacritics

– [ə,ɪ,i,u]
– Different Schwas
– Phonemic vs Phonetic
– Weak vowel joining

– /ɪ,iː/ /ʊ,uː/ /ʌ,a,ɑː/
– Position & Length
– Identifying focus sounds
– Phonemic vs Phonetic

– Pre-fortis clipping
– Vowel length and stress
– Length diacritic [ˑ]

– Centring “Diphthongs” /ɔə,ʊə,eə,ɪə/
– “Monophthongs” /iː,uː/
– Mapping diphthongs

– Place, Manner, Voicing
– GB English Chart
– Full IPA Chart
– Diacritics

– Elision
– Dental joining
– H Dropping

– 10 Pronunciations of /t/
– 3 Uses of the Glottal Stop [ʔ]
– Aspiration [ʰ]
– Devoicing

– 5 Pronunciations of /r/
– Vowel/vowel joining
– Vowel assimilations before [ɬ]
– Yod dropping

– /n/ assimilations
– NG coalescence
– Nasal diacritic

ACCENT

– What is an accent?
– How do accents differ?
– Accent tour of UK & Ireland.

– Estuary & Cockney
– Vowel sounds
– Consonant sounds
– History

– What is “Standard Northern”
– Vowel sounds
– Consonant sounds
– History

– Vowel sounds
– Consonant sounds
– History

– Vowel sounds
– Consonant sounds
– Rhoticity
– Stereotypes

– Vowel Sounds
– Intonation
– Stereotypes
– vs Black Country

– Vowel Sounds
– Consonant Sounds
– vs Yorkshire
– vs Lancashire

– Vowel Sounds
– Consonant Sounds
– History

– Vowel Sounds
– Consonant Sounds
– Origins

– Vowel Sounds
– Consonant Sounds
– History
– vs RP

“It was exciting to study how English pronunciation works – no one would teach that at school. Many new and sometimes unexpected rules to learn, a lot to practice – and you can actually see progress. I started to notice how others speak, what kind of accent natives use, what mistakes non-natives make, and at the same time started to listen to myself – how I can speak English better. Great course with great teachers!”

 ★★★★★
ANDREY PETROV

Course Dates & Times

*NEXT COURSES FOR ALL LEVELS BEGIN JANUARY 2025 – DATES BELOW*

Each level is 10 classes. Group classes are at the following times every week:

Tuesdays 12:00-12:45
Tuesdays 18:00-18:45
Wednesdays 14:00-14:45
Wednesdays 19:00-19:45

At the end of each course it switches to the next level, so you can complete the full 4 level cycle at one time.

NEXT COURSE DATES

Level 1

15/1-19/3 | Wednesdays 14:00-14:45
25/3 – 27/5 | Tuesdays 12:00-12:45
3/6 – 5/8 | Tuesdays 18:00-18:45

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Level 2

15/1-19/3|10 Wednesdays 19:00-19:45
26/3 – 28/5 Wednesdays 14:00-14:45
3/6 – 5/8 | Tuesdays 12:00-12:45

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Level 3

14/1-18/3|10 | Tuesdays 18:00-18:45
26/3 – 28/5 | Wednesdays 19:00-19:45
4/6 – 6/8 | Wednesdays 14:00-14:45

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Level 4

14/1-18/3|10 | Tuesdays 12:00-14:45
25/3 – 27/5 | Tuesdays 18:00-18:45
4/6 – 6/8 | Wednesdays 19:00-19:45

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“The course is absolutely amazing. I have learnt so much and the teacher is really enthusiastic and helped me with any questions. I have learnt to approach English speaking from a new angle, improved my confidence in speaking and understandings not only in the pronunciation but also in the British culture. Definitely recommend it for anyone who want to take their pronunciation to the next level. :)”

 ★★★★★
HANNAH VU

Booking

Join a fixed 10 lesson level here. Scroll down for all level passes.

Group Passes

Join all the live classes (4 levels) for the duration of your subscription.

 

FAQ

If you have purchased a specific group, you can attend the 10 lessons on the specific dates.

If you purchase a pass you can attend as many group classes from all levels as you like.

Some learners prefer to do 1 course, then go onto the next, others prefer to follow several levels at the same time.

You can join the cycle of classes any time, simply subscribe and join. So you could join at 3C if you wanted to start straight away. Each class is designed to work on its own.

If you want to cover the books cover to cover in order, start with 1V. 

 

See the timetables above. Currently classes are:

Tuesdays 12:00-12:45 & 18:00-18:45
Wednesdays 14:00-14:45 & 19:00-19:45

Every week there is always a Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 class.

Everybody who takes 121 training can also join the live groups. If you would like to add 121 training to your group course, you can purchase lessons here (£59/ 45 minute lesson). 

Groups are available to everybody enrolled at Pronunciation Studio, the number attending each week varies. Typically there are between 5 and 10 learners interacting with their cameras on.

In the Zoom lessons, if your camera is on, the teacher will interact with you. We aim to give some individual attention to all attendees, it depends on the number on the class.

If you are aiming for a high level of pronunciation skills, some 121 training will probably be necessary at some point in your studies. 

We don’t allow recording of group courses for privacy reasons. 

If you are on a monthly enrolment, simply head over to your account area and cancel your subscription. It will remain active until the end of your current period.

If you are on a 3, 6 or 12 month plan, it will automatically cancel at the end of the period.

The group course includes both ‘The Sound of English’ ebooks with audio. You can access these as soon as you enrol.

Our teachers will speak at normal native speed in class, so it is essential that learners can follow this without getting lost. The courses are suitable on this basis, for high intermediate to proficient level speakers. If you’re not sure your level is right, contact us or take an assessment.

All classes are taught by Pronunciation Studio’s IPA certified teaching team Joseph, Tom, David and Zainab. Every member of the team has over 10 years’ classroom experience.

Currently Joseph is teaching most of the online groups. 

Yes, you can take the course anywhere – just make sure you alter the times to match the local time where you are.