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EN20203 Mastering English Pronunciation

Supplementary Subject Learning Area of Foreign Languages

Level M.1 Semester 1 20 Periods/ 0.5 Credit

The learning area of this course is aimed at assisting students to produce clearer, more understandable
English in order to communicate more freely, easily and effectively. Throughout the course students will learn
about and practice correct articulation and the phonology of consonant and vowel sounds as well as combined
letter sounds. They will learn about and practice correct word intonation and word and sentence stresses. The
students will also learn about and practice the rules of English pronunciation and how connected speech changes
previously learned words when combined in sentences. The students will learn about and practice speech prosody
and how to regulate and adjust the ‘melody’ of their spoken English to help them to convey emotion, sarcasm,
humour, suspense and energy as well as clearly defining statements from questions. They will also learn about the
use of Augmentative and alternative communication methods to add life and vigour to uttered speech. The
students will gain confidence in reading and speaking English in different contexts using multiple media such as
excerpts of texts, short stories, poems, songs, news articles and media reports.

The teaching procedures introduced in this course focus on the production of clear, understandable
spoken English using lectures by the teacher, collaborative learning groups, performance of written pieces by the
teacher to model effective vocal communication, student-led selection of practice pieces of texts for the students
to share using spoken English. Students will be encouraged to develop to their highest potential through selections
of texts that interest them. Students will use their drive towards knowledge and enjoyment to engage with the
English Language. In this course students should be able to use critical thinking, technology and problem solving
skills to improve their language skills. This course will endeavour to exercise the student’s physical, intellectual,
emotional and social development as we embrace the 21 century.
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The course also instills in students the desirable characteristics of love of nation, religion and king, honesty
and integrity the desirable characteristics of love of nation, religion and king, honesty and integrity, self-discipline,
avidity for learning, self-sufficiency, dedication and commitment to work, cherishing Thai-ness, public mindedness
and to be healthy and well balanced.

Learning Outcomes

1. Pronounce most words and phrases clearly, generally using intonation and stress at word, phrase and
sentence level appropriately.
2. Produce clear speech using stress at word, phrase and sentence level appropriately.
3. Give spoken opinions on a range of topics related to climate change.
4. Ask questions to find out detailed information and to clarify meaning and opinion on a wide range of
topics related to climate change.
5. Use a range of questions of different tense and modal forms on a wide range of topics related to climate
change.
6. Use, with support, the correct style and appropriate responses to a range of verbal genres.
7. Pronounce contractions, plurals and numbers clearly and distinctly paying attention to the production of
end sounds.
8. Use intonation to correctly and clearly verbalize questions and statements.
9. Use the speech patterns of native speakers, including reductions and contractions, to produce natural
sounding speech.
10. Produce a well-spoken, easily understandable paragraph of spoken English on a chosen topic.

Total 10 Learning Outcomes