May 10, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

ESL 070PR - Pronunciation II

2 Contact Hours, 2 Credits
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods


Pronunciation for non-native English speakers at the intermediate level. Includes word stress, sentence stress and rhythm, and intonation patterns.

Prerequisite(s): ESL 060CM  or required score on ESL assessment test.
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ESL Oral Communication course (CM). If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Use appropriate intermediate-level stress in words.
  2. Utilize appropriate intermediate-level rhythm.
  3. Apply appropriate intermediate-level intonation patterns.

Outline:
  1. Word Stress
    1. Syllables
    2. Syllabic stress
    3. Schwa vowel and unstressed syllables
    4. Parts of speech
  2. Sentence Stress and Rhythm
    1. Content words and function words
    2. Linking – contractions, elisions, sound changes
  3. Intonation Patterns
    1. Statements, imperatives
    2. WH questions (who, when, what, where, why)
    3. Yes/no questions
    4. Lists (slightly rising/falling)