Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Independent online course. Students will study the course material and submit assignments through Moodle. The material includes exercises on the phonemes (sounds), rhythm and intonation, as well as examples of different varieties of English (e.g. American vs British English).

Timing and attendance

Autumn term 2025. Independent online course, no scheduled lessons or attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student has not completed all of the required assignments acceptably.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student has completed all the required assignments acceptably.