Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Learn Pronunciation of English Vowels 1 - Introduction



JenniferESL: Learn Pronunciation of English Vowels 1 - Introduction

New series: English vowel sounds.

Topic: This is the first lesson in a series of videos I'll make on English vowel sounds. 15 sounds are presented.

Objective: To make learners aware of how vowel sounds are made in English by calling attention to voicing, lip position, tongue position, and other characteristics of these sounds.

STUDENTS:
Additional practice for this lesson is available on EnglishCafe. Read a text summary and watch a short review of the 15 vowel sounds.

Video review: http://www.englishcafe.com/blog/english-pronunciation-vowel-sounds-lesson-1-introduction-review-115627
Complete lesson: http://www.englishcafe.com/lessons/learn-english-pronunciation-vowel-sounds-1-introduction-115677

TEACHERS:
A related blog post is available on my WordPress blog.
http://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/student-stumper-26-phonetic-symbols/
A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btuZ0e1qC6A

Music credits:
"radioFlier" by Desibell retrieved from http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Pop-Rock/Pop/radioFli-desibell-5647/
"Smart, Easy Listening" by Enrique Plazaola retrieved from http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Easy_Listening/Instrumental/smart_e-Enrique_-9644/

FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, visit
http://www.enrique-plazaola.com/