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EN20205 Mastering English Pronunciation

Supplementary Subject Learning Area of Foreign Languages

Level M.1 Semester 1 20 Periods/ 0.5 Credit

Clear pronunciation is paramount for spoken English to be correctly understood. Production of
clearly spoken English can lead to success in any field including higher education, business and
interpersonal relationships. This course is designed to assist 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
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embrace the 21 century.

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 using the correct intonation.
2. Produce clear speech using stress at word, phrase and sentence level appropriately.
3. Give spoken opinions on a range of general and curricular topics.
4. Ask questions to find out detailed information and to clarify meaning and opinion on a wide range
of topics and respond accordingly.
5. Use a range of questions of different tense and modal forms on a wide range of general and
curricular topics
6. Use, with support, the correct style and appropriate responses to a range of spoken topics.
7. Pronounce contractions, plurals and numbers clearly and distinctly paying attention to the
production of end sounds.