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VI Pronunciation Booster Course

Read on to find out more about the Pronunciation Booster course with Stella Palavecino and Mark Hancock.

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Overview & Outcomes
This six-week course offers a comprehensive foundation in phonology and pronunciation
for teachers of English and language professionals.
Participants will join weekly live Zoom sessions led by Mark Hancock and Stella Palavecino.
All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to a virtual campus for flexible access.
A key feature of this course is its flexibility: participants can tailor the experience
to suit their individual goals and needs.

What You Will Gain
Throughout this course, you will:
✅ Enhance your own pronunciation Receive personalized weekly feedback in one-on-one sessions to help you refine your pronunciation skills.
✅ Apply theory to practice Complete engaging, practical assignments that put new knowledge into action.
✅ Explore pronunciation pedagogy Delve into the teaching of phonetics and pronunciation, including:
● Lesson planning
● Creating your own pronunciation materials
● Integrating ICT tools and AI
● Boosting classroom strategies for all age groups and levels
By the end of the course, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of English pronunciation,
but also acquire a toolkit of practical, inclusive strategies to bring phonology alive in your classroom.

Teaching Approaches
● Pronunciation Booster VI is a practical, hands-on course grounded in relevant pronunciation and phonology theory.
● The course is participant-centred and collaborative, designed to build both knowledge and confidence in teaching pronunciation.
● Tutors guide participants through interactive activities and tasks that support the application of course content to real-world teaching contexts.
● Sessions are live and online, encouraging direct interaction, discussion, and reflection.
● A pronunciation community network will be developed through:
○ Forums
○ Teamwork on the virtual campus
○ Community walls for peer support and idea-sharing