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Unit 2: Using a Dictionary for Pronunciation |
| Merriam-Webster
Pronouncing Dictionary | For every word in this dictionary, you can listen to the American pronunciation of that word. |
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One Look |
This 'meta-dictionary' allows you to search more than 150 free online English dictionaries with one click. All of these dictionaries provide a pronunciation key, and several even include a sound file that allows you to hear the pronunciation, too. |
| The Sounds of English
and the InternationaL Phonetic Alphabet |
This website provides sound files for all sounds in English, with two sound files for sounds where English and American pronunciation typically differs. The symbols used are similar to those in our textbook, but a few differ a little - just as your dictionary's pronunciation key may differ a bit, too. |
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English Consonant Audio & Exercises from the New Okanagan College in Canada |
Scroll down to find the consonant you would like to practice, and click on the links to various sound files and engaging practice activities. |
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Click here to find a list of words and a dialogue to practice this sound. An audio file is provided. This is part of the www.eslgold.com website. |
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This site requires flash and quicktime. Listen and see animation and video. |
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Unit 3: Sound/Spelling Patterns |
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Spelling Quizzes by E.L. Easton |
This American pronunciation website includes many links to information and audio exercises on such topics as the alphabet, spelling patterns, American vs. British English, spelling rules, and phonics. There are also many quizzes you can take as well as a couple links to 'spelling humour'. |
| Online Writing Lab Spelling Page Some rules & suggestions about spelling |
A list of helpful spelling rules followed by several quizzes. |
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Common words that sound alike
by the Online Writing Lab
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This page on Purdue Universities Online Writing Lab webite gives a list of words that sound alike that can cause confusion, especially when spelling. |
Unit 4: Syllables & Word Endings |
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Words with final -ed
by E.L. Easton
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A quiz based on American pronunciation of the -ed ending, with links to information about the pattern, examples and practice. |
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Words with final -s ending
by E.L. Easton
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A quiz based on American pronunciation of the -s ending, with links to information about the pattern, examples and practice. |
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Units
5 & 6: Stress in Words |
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Word Stress - An English Club Lesson |
This
website explains word stress and gives a rather basic explanation
of the rules. Although the rules are not complete, the Word
Stress Quiz may be interesting to try. |
Stress
Patterns in English - by Tim Bowen at onestopEnglish.com
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a response to an ESL instructor's query, Tim Bowen, a teaching
expert, provides a nice summary of English word stress rules. |
Authentic American Pronunciation
by Eva Easton |
This
webpage includes links to many useful pronunciation exercises
with sound files and quizzes. |
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Word Stress - Explanations
& Audio by ESL intructor, Kristin Liljegren Maurice
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This
website provides clear explanations with a few practice activities
with audio. |
Unit
7: Rhythm in Sentences |
Sentence Stress Exercises on the English Club website.
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An
overview of sentence stress in English, with examples using
sound files. |
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An
example of English intonation patterns |
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| Commercials on the AdCritic website |
Listen
to sample TV commercials online. Try to imitate the intonation
and special focus patterns. |
Unit
10: Phrasing, Pausing & Linking |
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A
nice lesson for learning about when to pause. |
About.com
Accent
Listening Gallary
Listening
Quizzes |
This
listening practice allows you to hear a variety of English
accents. For pronunciation practice, try to write everything
you hear. |
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