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STAR Accent Reduction

4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate

In this class, students learn how to produce English consonant and vowel sounds correctly, so they can pronounce each letter and word accurately. Pronunciation and intonation exercises help them form lifelong habits for speaking more naturally and clearly.

The course is designed to deliver results in a relatively short time. It is primarily a speaking class, with little reading or writing beyond general note-taking. Students are expected to practise mouth movements and pronunciation regularly.

Highlights

Learn to produce the correct sounds of English.
Learn how to position your mouth and tongue to make each sound accurately.
Improve your pronunciation so people understand you more easily.
Train your mouth through drills and repetition to produce clear English sounds.
Receive one-on-one error correction from your teacher.
Learn through STAR, our specialized Stage Technique Accent Reduction method.

Class Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the tongue and mouth muscles used in speech
• Distinguish between consonant and vowel sounds
• Distinguish between short and long vowels
• Pronounce most English consonant and vowel sounds accurately
• Use the Jump Up, Step Down intonation pattern to express emotion and meaning
• Apply syllable and word stress correctly
• Recognize differences between English dialects

Delivery Methods

• Pair work and group work
• Intonation squats
• Recordings on Day 1 and Day 20 to measure progress
• A fully recorded acting presentation
• Practice combining all English consonant and vowel sounds
• Rhythm, pronunciation, intonation, and effective pausing practice
• Acting activities that build confidence

Evaluation

Students receive individual feedback on their pronunciation and intonation.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is required, and students are expected to attend all classes. Students who miss more than 3 days per session will not be eligible for a certificate.

Materials

• Teacher-made handouts for sound drills and intonation practice
• A mirror or smartphone for checking mouth movements
• Access to an audio recording tool or app
• Stage Technique Accent Reduction workbook, provided by the teacher (optional)
• Classroom props for acting-based pronunciation exercises
• Video and audio examples of different English dialects

Afternoon Timetable

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Sound practice, study

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Role-plays, acting practice, sound games