Course Description

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who wish to learn how to communicate more clearly and effectively in an American English-speaking environment.  Participants will improve their ability to speak clearly and effectively in English, while addressing some aspects of accent reduction and building their self-confidence.

The program features:

  • Knowledgeable, experienced instructors with advanced degrees
  • Pair and group exercises and practice

Course Details

Who Should Attend:  Non-native English speakers who need to improve the clarity and effectiveness of their verbal communication for professional, academic, or personal reasons.

Course Format:  Instruction is delivered in the classroom format at the English Language Academy (ELA), on the University of San Diego campus.

Curriculum:  Pronunication of American English is a 10-week course, offered in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and includes 3 hours per week of classroom instruction.

Description:  The Pronunciation of American English course allows non-native English speakers to improve their communication skills in an American English-speaking environment.

Instructors:  Qualified and experienced ESL instructors offer a stimulating and participative learning environment.

Program Requirements:  An intermediate or advanced level of English is required.

Additional Information:  This 10-week course meets for 1.5 hours twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings).

 

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Accreditation and Memberships

USD's English Language Academy is a member of English USA (formerly the American Association of Intensive English Progams), and NAFSA (the Association of International Educators).  

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What You Will Learn

  • Recognize and distinguish English phonemes and corresponding IPA symbols
  • Learn about syllables, syllable stress, and common stress patterns
  • Differentiate between voiced and voiceless sounds
  • Learn about the importance of linking and intonation patterns
  • Learn how to create thought groups and consonant clusters
  • Improve self-confidence

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Key Benefits of English Language Academy Courses

Dynamic, Practical Language Skills

Our individualized, skill-based placement system stimulates dynamic learning for students of varying levels of language proficiency with instruction that is tailored to their unique needs.

Sense of Community

Our faculty and staff engage students from around the globe in an enriching, high-quality educational experience where they also build friendships that help stimulate academic success.

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Our mission is to help each student thrive while developing the English language skills that position them to achieve personal, professional and academic goals.