GEOS Language Academy Vancouver

Listening & Pronunciation

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Course Description

This course uses innovative methods based on current research. It focuses on the rhythm and intonation of the English language, and helps the students develop the knowledge and skills needed to be understood by native speakers and the ability to follow spoken language. This fun, interactive class that will improve your communication skills and fluency.

 

  • Practice difficult sounds like "V", "TH", and "R/L"
  • Improve word stress and sentence intonation
  • Develop listening skills and understanding
  • Speak more naturally - like a native English speaker

 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, we hope that you will be able to:

  1. Develop the ability to identify and produce English key sounds as well as its basic rhythm, stress and intonation patterns in context.
  2. Increase self-confidence in the way you speak.
  3. Develop speech-monitoring abilities for use outside of the classroom.
  4. Discover your own strengths and weaknesses with certain sound patterns due to the influence of your native language.
  5. Listen and speak naturally, using contractions and reductions. 

 

FEES

Registration fee $100
Textbook $30 (Rental Deposit)
Class days Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thu
Levels Intermediate to Advanced
Monthly Tuition: $400
Max students per class: 12-14
Hours: 14:45 to 16:15 h
Starting dates: Every Monday

 

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