Les 2: Mastering English Pronunciation and Intonation

Mastering English Pronunciation and Intonation

Mr. Goeloe 

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to demonstrate improved pronunciation and intonation in English.

What do you already know about English pronunciation and intonation?

Understanding Intonation

Intonation refers to the rise and fall of the pitch in speech. It can change the meaning or mood of a sentence. There are four main intonation patterns in English.

Listening Exercise

Play recordings of native speakers using different intonation patterns in sentences. Ask students to imitate the intonation of each sentence.

Nadruk Oefenen

I am lucky. 

I have a shotgun.

UH-sound. 

Types of Intonation

There are four main types of intonation in English: falling, rising, fall-rise, and rise-fall.

Intonation Patterns in UK English

Intonation Patterns in US English

Effective Presentation Structure

A well-structured presentation includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, each serving a specific purpose.

Presentation Task

Instruct students to create a presentation template for a notable landmark in their favorite city, divided into introduction, body, and conclusion sections.

Presentation Example

Title: The Statue of Liberty in New York City

Presentation Introduction

New York City is chosen for its rich culture and history. The Statue of Liberty, symbolizing freedom and democracy, is a key focus.

Presentation Body

Describes the Statue of Liberty, its history as a gift from France, and its significance as a symbol of hope for immigrants. Highlights its height and status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Presentation Conclusion

Summarizes the Statue of Liberty as an iconic symbol of hope and freedom. Encourages visiting for its historical significance and the views of New York City's skyline.

Presentation Delivery

Effective presentation delivery involves clear articulation, appropriate intonation, and engaging body language.

Voorbeeld: sloppy, head down, binnenste mond. 

Practice Time

Allocate time for students to work on their presentation templates and practice their delivery with a focus on pronunciation and intonation.

Peer Feedback

Organize peer feedback sessions where students can offer constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement on their peers' presentation drafts.

Lesson Reflection

Reflect on the importance of pronunciation and intonation in effective communication, and share insights gained from the presentation task.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.