Learn how to use English stress, rhythm and tone.

Intonation is the melody of speech which we study in two distinct parts: STRESS (where to emphasise), and TONE (pitch movements).

What will I learn?

Stress

How to use volume, pitch and length to emphasise syllables. 

Tone Units

The structure of all English speech with up to 5 distinct parts.

Intonation Patterns

Falling , rising /, fall-rising / and rise-falling / pitch movements.

Chunking

How and where to place pauses to control the pace of speech.

SYLLABUS

– 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

The course is highly practical with all new skills transferred to everyday language in dialogues and drills. 

What’s included?

Ebook & Audio

Level 2 follows ‘The Sound of English’ Intonation course book.

Video Tutorials

Each topic has a 5-10 minute video tutorial explaining the key takeaways.

Quizzes

Test your skills after each class with a 10 question interactive online quiz.

Certificate

You’ll receive your Level 2 Certificate of Completion when you finish.

We provide the level 2 course online (self-study), in group (Zoom) or 121 (Zoom/London). Purchasing any of the options gives instant access to all Level 2 materials.

Course Options

Online

£29.99

Follow the 10 lesson course at your own pace with the ebook, audio, videos and interactive quizzes.

Group

£99

Join weekly live classes via Zoom covering the full syllabus with IPA certified teachers.

One to One

from £299

The course designed and adapted to your specific needs and a flexible timetable.