Speak Confidently!
Open to all high-intermediate or advanced level English language learners
Discover the secrets of English pronunciation in this unique course for non-native English speakers and advanced English learners.
In this 5-session, practice-based course, you will participate in a series of brain-based English pronunciation exercises that will help you build a new and powerful awareness of the sounds and rhythms of English.
This course is for non-native English-speaking teachers and learners of English with high-intermediate or advanced English vocabulary and grammar.
Jennifer Campion and Karen Taylor teach with a dedicated team of Level 2 Color Vowel Pronunciation Coaches. For you, the participant, this means that you receive LOTS of attention and personalized pronunciation feedback both during the live sessions and in response to your homework video tasks.
Fall session meets Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30pm beginning November 2nd.
Tuesday, August 16, 8-9:30 pm EDT (Eastern U.S.)
Tuesday, August 23, 8-9:30 pm EDT
Tuesday, August 30, 8-9:30 pm EDT
Tuesday, September 6, 8-9:30 pm EDT
Tuesday, September 13, 8-9:30 pm EDT
Each week, participants will explore:
Pronunciation skills: vowel sounds, stress, rhythm, consonants, etc.
Conversation tasks: speaking spontaneously on a familiar topic and receiving real-time feedback and private coaching
Functional tasks: telling a story, giving a presentation, telling a joke
Daily practice with the Premium Blue Canoe app for improved pronunciation
Weekly pronunciation homework tasks that you submit via video to your pronunciation coach, who provides detailed feedback
“Thanks for creating such a positive environment where I was able to put forth my doubts without any hesitation.”
“I appreciate the efforts that the coaches have put into helping me develop my pronunciation in a very easy and fun way. The feedback was very helpful and during the group time in the week's lessons, they were very committed to working with us.”
“Thanks for helping me to learn English. I want to shout to the whole world to hear how happy I am!”
“Speak Confidently! was so powerful for me. My native language is Spanish, and in this course, I discovered new things about English pronunciation that are so important. The teachers were amazing and very supportive. I highly recommend this course!”
How to Join Our Group in the Flip App
How to Complete Video Assignments
How to Record Your Video Responses
Practice Task: Introduce Yourself!
Zoom and YouTube Playlist Links
Color Vowel Organizer Spreadsheet
Akeelah and the Bee: "Our deepest fear ..."
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2022 Quarterfinals
Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
Task #1 : Advice for facing a challenge
Task #2: The Vowel Sounds of English
Student Information Form
Speak Easy: In class
Task #3 : Repeat Your In-class Speak Easy Talk (What do you have a fear of?)
Task #4: Our Deepest Fear (Part One)
Week 3 Speak Easy: In class
Task #5 : Repeat Your Week 3 Speak Easy Talk (What are your strengths?)
Task #6: Our Deepest Fear (Part One) Repeat
Week 4 Speak Easy: In class
Task #7: Repeat Your Week 3 Speak Easy Talk (Who is your role model?)
Task #8: Our Deepest Fear (Part Two)
Brain-based strategies and activities for improved fluency, intonation, and stress
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