This is a proposed outline for our Corporate Training Programme on English Pronunciation.
2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME OUTLINE
ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS
Programme Objective
Most Malaysians pronounce English words incorrectly because they are using sounds from their respective mother tongues. The objective of this training programme is to help participants identify and rectify common errors in pronunciation in order to sound more professional.
Training Outcomes
After attending this programme, participants will be able to do the following:
- Appreciate the importance of the Standard International English Pronunciation
- Read the International Phonetic Alphabet
- Avoid common errors in English pronunciation
- Pronounce important words correctly
- Check the correct pronunciation of all other words
Methodology
Participants will learn through a variety of activities:
- Interactive lectures with simple exercises
- Individual presentations with active coaching
- Group activities
Value Added
Besides the 2-day programme (with course materials), participants will receive:
- A free English pronunciation e-book to for in-depth study
- Simple assignments to carry out after the programme to enhance learning
- A free 3-hour follow-up session (online) at a later specified date
Who Should Attend
All staff members especially those at the executive and management levels
Programme Schedule
DAY 1
|
Time |
Activity |
|
9.00-10.45 am |
Module 1: The Standard International English Pronunciation The problem with English pronunciation for non-native speakers What is the Standard International English Pronunciation How to read the International Phonetic Alphabet |
|
10.45-11.00 am |
BREAK |
|
11.00 am-12.45 pm |
Module 2: The Plosives How to pronounce the unvoiced plosives (k, p, t) and the voiced plosives (b, d, g) correctly in English How to pronounce plural words How to pronounce words in the past tense |
|
12.45-1.45 pm |
LUNCH |
|
1.45-3.30 pm |
Module 3: The Schwa The most common sound in the English language Where the Schwa frequently appears |
|
3.30-3.45 pm |
BREAK |
|
3.45-5.30 pm |
Module 4: The th Sound How to pronounce the th sound correctly |
DAY 2
|
Time |
Activity |
|
9.00-10.45 am |
Module 5: l, v, z The missing I The misunderstood v The mislabelled z |
|
10.45-11.00 am |
BREAK |
|
11.00 am-12.45 pm |
Module 6: Long and Short Vowels Each vowel in English has a long and short version |
|
12.45-1.45 pm |
LUNCH |
|
1.45-3.30 pm |
Module 7: Linking Words and Word Stress Some unique features of English pronunciation which are not found in most other languages |
|
3.30-3.45 pm |
BREAK |
|
3.45-5.30 pm |
Module 8: List of Important Words Each participant will make a list of 100 important words (personal list) that they pledge to pronounce correctly all the time |
Interested in our English Pronunciation training? Please contact Ms. Sandy at 012-2764668 / epicspeakersacademy@gmail.com for a proposal.