[SF] Speech Fluency

  How It’s Different from PP (Phonics and Pronunciation)

PP lessons focus on mastering the correct production of the American sounds within words. On the other hand, Speech fluency helps students speak more smoothly by learning various techniques that can be applied in real conversations.

 About this lesson

You will learn how to apply intonation and sound reduction, connect sounds commonly used in American English, and improve your ability to communicate in English.

 What you'll be able to do after taking this lesson:

You will be able to speak more naturally and smoothly. By learning the rules for sound connection and reduction, you will also improve your listening skills and better understand spoken English

 学習内容
What You'll Learn in the Lesson Details Estimated Study Period
Word Connection Rules for connecting sounds 18 lessons (once a week/4 and a half months)
 - Consonant-Vowel
 - Vowel-Vowel
 - Consonant-Consonant
Sound Reduction Rules for reducing the sound
Intonation How to add intonation
 - Falling
 - Rising
 - Rise-Fall
 - Fall-Rise
 - Emphasizing Content Words

After learning the various rules, repeat the activities according to the level and master them.
Activity Type Details
- Expressions Activities progress step by step based on your level,
so you can continue taking lessons until you’re fully confident.
- Dialogues
- Long Dialogues
- Speed Reading
- Famous Speeches
- Monologue
- Extemporaneous Speaking
 Lesson Flow:
1
Small Talk (about 2 minutes)
A bit of everyday English conversation before starting the lesson.
2
Activity (about 40 minutes)
Build fluency by practicing with diverse texts, from everyday dialogues to well-known speeches.
3
Feedback and Parts Practice (about 10 minutes)
At the end of the lesson, the teacher will provide a detailed feedback on your performance.

*The first lesson will slightly differ from the others as we will explain the overall flow of the lesson.

Relevant Lessons
SF
CodeSF
Target Level Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Skills that can be improved: Pronunciation
Others New to English pronunciation? Start with Phonics and Pronunciation to get better results!