Specialist Certificate
High-Demand Skill
Specialist Course
TESOL Pronunciation Teaching
Pronunciation is the most requested and least-taught English skill. This specialist course trains you to diagnose learner pronunciation problems, use phonemic transcription, and teach connected speech, stress, and intonation systematically.
40Study Hours
2â3 weeksTypical Duration
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- â 40-hour Specialist Certificate certificate
- â Personal tutor support
- â Lifetime certificate access
- â Job placement support
- â Internationally accredited
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course you will be able to:
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Use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) confidentlyâ
Diagnose common pronunciation errors by L1 backgroundâ
Teach phonemes, stress, intonation, and connected speechâ
Use drilling, minimal pairs, and audio tools effectivelyâ
Help Asian and African learners with specific English soundsâ
Integrate pronunciation systematically into any lessonWho Is This Course For?
Any TEFL teacher who wants to improve learner fluency and help students sound more natural in English.
Course Curriculum
4 modules • 40 total hours • Self-paced
1
The Sound System of English
10hrs
Consonants, vowels, diphthongs, the IPA, and phonemic script.
2
Suprasegmentals
10hrs
Word stress, sentence stress, rhythm, intonation, connected speech.
3
Diagnosing Pronunciation Problems
10hrs
L1 transfer issues for Asian, Arabic, and African learners.
4
Teaching Pronunciation in Class
10hrs
Techniques, drilling, minimal pairs, audio tools, student self-monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a linguistics background?
No. The course starts from the very basics of English phonology and assumes no prior linguistics knowledge.
Is this useful for teaching in Asia?
Extremely useful. Learners in Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and China commonly struggle with specific English phonemes. This course teaches you exactly how to help them.
Course Includes
- đš 40 hours of expert-written content
- đ Assignments with tutor feedback
- đŠâđĢ Personal tutor assignment
- đ Specialist Certificate digital certificate
- đŧ Job board & placement support
- đą Access on mobile, tablet & desktop
- â Lifetime access to course materials
Accreditation
This course is fully accredited and internationally recognised. Your certificate is accepted by language schools, international schools, and online teaching platforms in 80+ countries.
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