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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The course of English pronunciation in a global world is offered by the platform of Future Learn in association with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. This course is a 100 percent online course. The duration of the course is 4 weeks. The enrolled candidate has to invest at least 4 hours weekly for pursuing this course.
The candidate can upgrade their subscription plans by paying a fixed amount according to the guidelines of the platform and avail of certification for this course. Additionally, candidates can also upgrade their subscription plans and can increase the duration of the course.
Specific education background is not required for pursuing this course. This course is for those who want to learn the basics of the English language, improve their pronunciation, and upgrade their accents. The candidate can subscribe to the whole one-year membership where they can avail of benefits like accessibility to the other short courses with the certification of achievement, discussions, printable course completion certificate.
The Highlights
- 100 percent online course
- The course can be accessed at zero costs
- Whole one-year subscription available with extra benefits
- In association with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- The course duration of 4 weeks
- 4 hours of the weekly study
Programme Offerings
- video lectures
- audio lectures
- discussions
- tests
- assignments
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Futurelearn |
Fee details for the course of English pronunciation in a global world :
| Fees components | Amount |
| Buy this course | Rs. 6,584/one-off payment |
| Subscribe & save | Rs. 4,450 for a whole year |
| Limited access | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification qualifying details
The enrolled candidate has to successfully complete the whole curriculum of the course and pay the fee according to the guidelines of the platform to become eligible for the certification of this course from the platform of future learns in association with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He/she can upgrade their subscription plans and avail certificates for the course.
What you will learn
After the successful completion of the course, the candidates will be able to learn-
- Candidates will be able to reflect on the nature of English accents.
- Candidates will be able to differentiate between their own English pronunciation and other speaker’s pronunciation.
- Candidates will be able to apply whatever they have learned about English pronunciation to their English accents.
- Candidates will be able to describe features of English pronunciation that are important for mutual understanding
- Candidates will be able to learn the concepts of intelligibility, credibility, and identity in English pronunciation.
- Candidates will be able to gain knowledge about the English vowels.
- Candidates will be able to learn about English consonants.
- Candidates will be able to learn about English accents.
- Candidates will be able to develop their personal goals for English pronunciation.
- Candidates will be able to learn about the suprasegmental features in English.
Who it is for
The course of English pronunciation in a global world is recommended for the following-
- Aspirants who want to learn about the basics of the English language.
- Aspirants who want to improve their English language pronunciations.
- Aspirants who want to upgrade their English language accents.
- Aspirants who want to gain benefits at professional or at the academic front or at both.
Admission Details
The candidate can refer to the following steps for getting admission in the course.
Step 1: Visit the course Page. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/english-pronunciation
Step 2: After clicking on the URL he/she will reach the main website.
Step 3: Once you reach the main website you have to register yourself.
Step 4: Fill in your necessary details.
Step 5: Once the candidate has successfully registered themselves they can take the lessons.
The Syllabus
- Introduction
- Sharing our English pronunciations and experiences speaking English
- Needs assessment
- Setting goals for your English pronunciation
- Making a recording of your English pronunciation
- One major difference between English accents: rhoticity
- Ask your educator questions online
- Reflection
- Introduction
- Vowel length (short and long vowels)
- The TRAP-vowel
- The NURSE-vowel
- Pronunciation and language change: the STRUT-vowel
- The vowels 'oh' and 'ah'
- The diphthongs FACE and GOAT
- Application to the word list
- Reflection
- Introduction
- Consonant clusters
- Consonant features
- Silent letters
- Word endings
- Tricky consonants
- Interacting with your educator and mentors
- Application to the word list
- Reflection
- Introduction
- Live session
- Stress
- Intonation
- Linking and fluency
- Analysing the reading passage
- Assessing your English pronunciation
- Making a second recording of your English pronunciation
- Reflection and a short questionnaire
Instructors
Vrije University, Amsterdam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The mentors and educators are extremely experienced and successful in their fields.
The candidate will have access to tests, other short courses with certificates, course completion certificates.
Information about the specific prerequisite is not provided.
Specific educational background is not required for pursuing this course.
In case, candidates have any doubts then they can readily get in touch with educators and mentors at Future Learn.
This course can benefit your career by providing increased job opportunities, salary hikes, promotions.
This course is certified. Upon the successful completion of the course, the candidate will receive a course completion certificate from the platform of future learn in association with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.