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Which of the following words contains a 'c' that makes a /s/ sound?

  • Come
  • Cucumber
  • Cake
  • Cellar (correct)

    • Which word demonstrates a combination of letters representing a single sound?

  • Account
  • Tack
  • Mission (correct)
  • Acquire

    • In the word 'box', what does the letter 'x' represent?

  • A single phoneme /z/
  • Two separate phonemes /k/ and /s/
  • A silent letter
  • A single /ks/ sound combination (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

    <p>To represent each sound of spoken language with a unique symbol. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a long monophthong vowel sound according to the given context?

    <p>/e/ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the provided text NOT directly mention as a core principle for the class?

    <p>The use of technology for learning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of transcription in the class?

    <p>To improve students' pronunciation skills. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT directly mentioned in the text as a difference between speaking and writing?

    <p>Speaking is generally more formal than writing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main causes of pronunciation errors in English as a second language?

    <p>First language interference and misleading orthography. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method suggested to improve pronunciation issues caused by first language interference?

    <p>Studying the history of the English language. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cause of pronunciation problems for second language speakers, related to orthography?

    <p>The presence of silent letters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the examples in the text, which of the following words contains a silent 'b'?

    <p>bomb (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a situation where one sound can be represented using multiple letters?

    <p>Lack of consistent mapping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Accent

    The way someone speaks, influenced by their native language and region.

    Phonetics

    The study of speech sounds, their production, and how they are perceived.

    Orthography

    The use of letters to represent spoken sounds. Sometimes the spelling doesn't match the pronunciation.

    First language interference

    Differences in pronunciation between your native language and the language you're learning. This can lead to errors.

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    Silent letters

    Letters that don't make a sound when you pronounce a word.

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    Letter variation

    When one letter can be pronounced in different ways. For example, the letter 'a' can make different sounds in 'cat,' 'car,' and 'cake.'

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    Sound variation

    When one sound can be represented by multiple different letters. For example, the sound /f/ can be represented by 'ph' as in 'phone' or 'f' as in 'fish.'

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    Isochrony

    Inconsistent relationship between written letters and spoken sounds. This can make pronunciation challenging in a language.

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    What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

    The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system of phonetic notation that assigns a unique symbol for each sound in spoken language, aiming to solve the inconsistencies in pronunciation that sometimes arise from the written form of words.

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    Define phonetic transcription.

    Phonetic transcription is the practice of representing spoken language using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Each sound is represented by a unique symbol, making the representation of pronunciation consistent and unambiguous.

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    What is a monophthong?

    A vowel sound that remains constant throughout its pronunciation is called a monophthong. This means the sound doesn't change or slide into another sound within a single syllable.

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    What are short vowels?

    Short vowels are vowels that have a relatively short duration in pronunciation. They are often represented in phonetic transcription with a single symbol without any modifiers.

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    What are long vowels?

    Long vowels are vowels that have a longer duration in pronunciation compared to short vowels. They are often marked with a colon ':' after their symbol in phonetic transcription.

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    Study Notes

    Spoken English Course - Expectations

    • Mutual respect and inclusivity are expected
    • Punctuality is crucial; 10 minutes late is the maximum allowed
    • Active participation is essential

    Spoken English Course - Aims

    • Improve pronunciation through transcription
    • Understand the mechanisms of English articulation
    • Learn rules governing English sound production in different contexts.

    Spoken English - Speaking vs Writing

    • Speaking uses sounds and pauses, while writing uses letters and punctuation.
    • Speakers pronounce sounds in words and phrases; writers spell.
    • Speakers in the same community share accents, which vary between speaking communities (e.g., British, American).
    • Writers use various styles.

    Spoken English - Errors

    • Errors in English pronunciation as a second language can be explained by two factors:
    • Interference from the native language.
    • The inconsistency of English orthography (spelling).

    Spoken English - Solutions

    • Learn the phonetic characteristics of English sounds.
    • Study the voicing, place, and manner of articulation of English consonants in detail.
    • Understand rules of stress and syllable structure.
    • Seek additional training and practice.

    Spoken English - Misleading Nature of Orthography: Problems

    • English spelling is not always consistent, and sounds of the language do not always align with letters.
    • Some letters are silent.
    • One letter can have various pronunciations.
    • One sound can be represented by multiple letters.
    • One letter/symbol can represent different sequences of a letter.

    Spoken English - Silent Letters

    • Silent letters exist in some words and do not produce sounds.
    • Examples: doubt, debt, subtle, receipt, knee, knife, know, sign, foreign, pneumonia, climb, bomb, comb, tomb, calm, palm, rhythm, rhyme, pseudonym, psychologist, wrap, wreck, wrestle, wrinkle, wrist, write, and wrong

    Spoken English - One Letter/Different Sounds

    • Some letters can represent multiple sounds; examples include:
      • 'c' in center, cellar, cigarette, cake, come, cucumber
      • 'g' in game, gap, get, general, agent, suggest
      • 's' in send, simple, song, cause, present, reason, send, simple, song, cause, present, reason.
      • 'd' in Dad, dame, all, sofa, any.

    Spoken English - One Sound/Different Letters

    • One sound can be represented by multiple letters; examples include:
      • Tough, physics, feel, different
      • Come, take

    Spoken English - One Sound/Many Letters

    • One sound can be expressed by multiple letters. Examples:
      • ocean, machine, special, expansion, mission, nation
      • account, tack, acquire, biscuit
      • Sea, see, receive, believe, people
      • Tough, this, month, physics

    Spoken English - One Letter for a Sequence of Sounds

    • A single letter can represent a combination of sounds. Examples include "box" and "experiment".

    Spoken English - Misleading Nature of Orthography: Solutions

    • Introduce a list of symbols that represents each sound of English.
    • Use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
    • IPA provides one symbol for each sound of the English language.
    • It is used orthographically to represent spoken language and is used in many dictionaries.

    Spoken English - International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

    • IPA is an alphabetic system for phonetic notation that primarily uses the Latin alphabet.
    • It was created by the International Phonetic Association (IPA)
    • IPA is a standardized way to represent spoken language sounds.
    • Most dictionaries use IPA to represent words.

    Spoken English - Consonants

    • Table with consonants of the English language, letter, sound and words.

    Spoken English - Transcribe the Consonants

    • A list of words that need to be transcribed.

    Spoken English - Vowels (Monophthongs)

    • Monophthongs are vowels that do not change their sound throughout pronunciation. They are also called "pure vowels".
    • A list of short and long vowels and examples, and specific IPA symbols and pronunciations.

    Spoken English - Examples

    • A table listing various vowels and words in English containing these vowels.

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    This quiz covers the key expectations, aims, and challenges of a Spoken English course. It highlights the importance of mutual respect, punctuality, and active participation, while also exploring pronunciation, articulation mechanisms, and common errors faced by learners. Test your understanding of these vital aspects of effective spoken communication.

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