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Introduction Speaking English well is as important as writing it well. Good speakers are not identified by their accent, but by the way they are aware of the subtleties of speech, the intricacies of language, and the quality of their voice. “This programme has widened my knowledge of English and it will be helpful in my presentation, as well as in my written work. Very good! ” - Ms Yam Bee Kuan, Senior Manager, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore Having a grasp of good spoken English is not only important for speaking clearly; it is also necessary for speakers to better understand the English language that they hear. Objectives At the end of this two-day workshop, participants will be able to: - understand the main features of pronunciation, which include factors like stress, intonation, elision, and linking - learn the phonetic symbols and their characteristics - understand common speech problems Outline Speech, Phonics, and Phonetics - The speech mechanism - Common speech faults - Improving your speaking voice Pronunciation - Intonation patterns - Elision and assimilation - Linking - Contraction - Stressed and unstressed words - Shifting of stress - Commonly mispronounced words Phonetics - The use of phonetics - The vocal tract - The characteristics of vowels sounds - The characteristics of consonant sounds Pronunciation and Spelling - English spelling is not phonetic - Regular features of english pronunciation and spelling Common Speaking Problems - Listening to other people - Listening to ourselves - Jabbering - The upward inflection - Grammar matters For Whom Managers, executives & administrator who needs to communicate confidently & professionally. Fees Early Bird Closing 10/2/2010 Fee Per Participant S$390.00 (Early Bird) / S$430.00 (Normal) Value Inclusion FREE Dictionary
Registration Website: http://www.eontraining.com.sg Submitted by Effctive Outsource Networks, Effective Outsource Networks on Thursday, 25 February 2010 at 9:00 AM Category: Business |
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