[PP] Phonics and Pronunciation
Unlike Japanese, which has only five vowel sounds, English has approximately eighteen. Learning to distinguish and produce these vowels can significantly enhance your pronunciation, rhythm, and overall clarity in spoken English.
About this lesson
In addition to listening and repeating how sounds are produced, instructors also explain the correct position and movement of your articulators. With consistent practice, you will be able to master all of the sounds.
What you'll be able to do after taking this lesson:
Learning to produce sounds accurately helps you speak with greater confidence and also significantly improves your listening skills.
Course Name
| Course Name | Estimated Study Period |
|---|---|
| PP101：Phonics and Pronunciation - Vowels | 20 lessons (once a week/5 months) |
| PP102：Phonics and Pronunciation - R-controlled Vowels | 15 lessons (once a week/4 months) |
| PP201：Phonics and Pronunciation - Consonants | 37 lessons (once a week/9 and a half months) |
| PP202：Phonics and Pronunciation - American T | 5 lessons (once a week/a little over 1 month) |
Details of PP101
Phonics and Pronunciation - Vowels
In PP101, you will learn all the basic vowel sounds. Just by changing the pronunciation of vowels, you can greatly improve your ability to convey English.
Sounds you can learn in lessons:
- Short A
- Short E
- Short I
- Short O
- Short U
- Long A
- Long E
- Long I
- Long O
- Long U
Details of PP102
Phonics and Pronunciation - R-controlled Vowels
In PP102, you will learn about the vowels whose sounds are changed by the letter R.
Sounds you can learn in lessons:
- /ɑr/
- /3r/ and /ər/
- /ɔr/
- /ɛr/
- /ɪr/ or /ɪər/
- /aɪr/ or /aɪər/
- /ʊr/
Details of PP201
Phonics and Pronunciation - Consonants
In PP201, you will learn each consonant one by one.
Sounds you can learn in lessons:
- B
- K
- D
- F
- G
- H
- J or /dʒ/
- L
- M
- N
- ŋ
- P
- R
- S
- T
- W
- Y
- Z
- SH: /ʃ/
- /ʒ/
- Voiceless TH: /ɵ/
- Voiced TH: /ð/
- CH: /tʃ/
Details of PP202
Phonics and Pronunciation - American T
In PP202, you will learn about the various T sounds that are characteristic of American English consonants.
If you want to master American English sound, please take this course.
Sounds you can learn in lessons:
- popped T
- stopped T
- soft D
- silent T
- hard N
Lesson Flow:
*The first lesson will slightly differ from the others as we will explain the overall flow of the lesson.
Relevant Lessons
This course is also suitable for those who are just starting to learn English.