English Phonological System: Sounds & Pronunciation

Unit 9: The English Phonological System

Unit 9: Description of the English Phonological System. Pronunciation Models and Learning Techniques. Perception, Discrimination, and Emission of Sounds, Intonation, Rhythm, and Stress. Phonetic Correction.

0. Introduction

Sound is the most universal and natural medium for the transmission of language. We possess the ability to produce speech by using our body’s speech mechanism. The speech chain can be summarized in three stages: production, transmission, and

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Mastering English Phonology: A Comprehensive Analysis

English Phonological System: Models and Learning Techniques

This essay explores the English phonological system, dividing the topic into five parts. First, we will distinguish between phonetics and phonology, focusing on vowels and consonants. Second, we will describe segmental (vowel and consonant systems) and suprasegmental features (stress/accent, rhythm, and intonation). Next, we will introduce the importance of a pronunciation model. Then, we will focus on teaching and learning pronunciation,

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Developing Linguistic Skills: Oral and Written Communication in English

Unit 3: Developing Linguistic Skills

Our current educational system establishes that learning a language in Primary Education aims to enable communication in that language. Communicative Competence is, therefore, acquired by being competent in the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Jeremy Harmer stated that listening and reading are receptive skills, and speaking and writing are productive skills. Listening and speaking concern the oral medium, whereas reading and writing concern

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Speech Sounds: Phonetics and Phonology

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Understanding Speech Sounds: Phonetics and Phonology

Types of Consonants

Plosive: A consonant segment whose articulation involves a complete closure at some point in the vocal tract, held long enough for the air pressure to build up, followed by a sudden release of the trapped air so that it is released explosively. When the articulators separate, the air is released, producing a slight explosion sound: /p, t, k, b, d, g/. The term oclusiva is generally preferred in Spanish rather than plosiva.

Fricative:

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