This course is designed to help you develop your pronunciation and fluency in English, with a focus on improving clarity, confidence, and communicative effectiveness. Through interactive activities, you will explore key principles of pronunciation, such as word and sentence stress, intonation, rhythm, and connected speech. In addition to speaking practice, the course includes a listening component aimed at enhancing comprehension and awareness of natural spoken English. You will work on listening strategies to decode global, selective, and detailed information, with a particular focus on understanding authentic materials and academic discussions. The course emphasizes practical application, encouraging you to reflect on your own speech production and listening skills while working toward greater autonomy in your learning. You will have the opportunity to engage in self-assessment tasks, peer feedback, and guided practice to identify and address your own challenges. By the end of the course, you will have gained a deeper awareness of your pronunciation, fluency, and listening skills, as well as strategies to continue improving your spoken and receptive English in academic and professional contexts.
- Dozent/in: Barbara Schwenk