Sound Studies© Speak like a native speaker!
Growing up we master the pronunciation of our own language by the conscious and unconscious emulation of those around us. We learn to speak like those around us because we imitate the sounds they make.
The same is true for learning a foreign language: we observe and imitate the native speaker. One problem, though, is that unless we live in the country where the language is spoken, we do not always have easy access to native speakers. Sound Studies© remedies that problem for students of English.
Good pronunciation greatly facilitates smooth communication. Good pronunciation is achieved through practice and repetitive effort; the greater the effort, the better the results. Sound Studies© enables the student to do this at his or her own pace. All that is required is just an Internet connection.
Sound Studies© Features
It introduces 42 phonetic symbols by which American English can be represented
Learning to recognize and reproduce the sounds of these symbols correctly enables the student to intuitively learn how to acquire American pronunciation
Once the basic sounds are mastered, words are introduced giving both their phonetic representation and spelling
There are 100 levels of words with 50 words in each level; the program automatically advances the student from level to level according to his or her ability
Through repeated practice, the student unconsciously learns to recognize pronunciation patterns and the spellings associated with them; both pronunciation and spelling are improved
All that is required is a personal computer and Internet connection; the student is thus free to practice at his or her own pace
A self-study resource
Sound Studies© has two main sections: Practices and Tests. The user can freely move between the two.
Sounds and words as well as their phonetic representation and spelling are introduced in the Practice sections.
The Recognition Tests in each level allow the user to test his understanding. Passing a level automatically advances the student to the next level
A teaching resource
Can be used to teach either individuals or classes
The teacher can set the pace, monitor progress, and concentrate on specific areas
As a CALL resource, and where each student has his or her own computer, the teacher can circulate among the students monitoring their individual progress
The teacher can use the Practice sections, projecting them on a screen, for joint classroom participation and instruction
Sound Studies© can also serve as an e-learning course whereby credit is given for the completion of a certain number of levels
Who is Sound Studies for?
Sound Studies is for you if:
- you would like to improve your English pronunciation.
- you are new to Study-Suite.com and its 4 programs.
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Price
Annual Subscription (1 year)..............................................$100
