Overview
Key facts
The aims of University College London (UCL)'s English Pronunciation - a Contemporary Approach course are to:
- give you structured practical feedback on your pronunciation (within the group setting), so that you have a programme for continuing practice after the course
- outline the contemporary English sound system (vowels, consonants, stress and intonation) - the focus will be on Standard British, with reference to General American
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- learn about new developments in English - with discussion of both the phonetic and socio-cultural factors which have shaped contemporary English language
- explore informational packaging in English, which can enhance effective communication, teaching and presentation giving
- participate interactively with other students, giving you the opportunity to improve your language skills and confidence
- get ideas and resources for English pronunciation teaching, if applicable to your work, including use of the internet
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Disciplines
Language Studies Linguistics View 14 other Short Courses in Linguistics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
The course will be beneficial to anyone who uses English in their workplace and wants to improve their pronunciation, including:
- academics
- teacher trainers
- educators at all levels (pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, adult)
- non-teaching staff such as administrators, career advisors and counsellors
Tuition Fee
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International
500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 GBP for the full programme -
National
500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 GBP for the full programme
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.