About my courses - English Pronunciation

I teach common English within the ordinary method and I also educate English pronunciation in a extra particular sort of class. And, after all, you can mix both in a tailored trend as will swimsuit you finest (for instance, common English class with a powerful give attention to pronunciation problems).

General English

In general English class I will teach you everything you need to know about English. We can work in your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in different methods (both by way of conversation, readings or workout routines). We’ll do a lot of listening too, nearly always based on pure sources (I even have thousands of recordings, as you'll be able to guess from this web site) and I may give you writing duties for you to do at house so long as you have the time and are willing to do them (they’re non-compulsory). I can put together you for any kind of examination (First, Advanced, Proficiency, etc.) if that’s what you need. So, basically I customise the construction and objectives of the class to swimsuit the needs of the scholar. The phrases and conditions are these defined under within the Pronunciation class section.

Weekend English classes

Individual courses

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  Place. At my own home in Argüelles, Madrid, or on Skype.


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  Duration:1 ½ hour .


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  Required degree. Any level, from absolute newbie to English lecturers.


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  Rates: 35 € (1 ½ hour). Skype English classes includes distance-tutored activities in the course of the week.


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  Between lessons. Students are given homework, though the amount of it is determined by their availability. I may be reached for doubts by email. Students can also send me recorded workout routines which I’ll appropriate and comment on by e mail or the following class (up to an affordable variety of them, although).


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  How lengthy will you have to take these classes?The entire syllabus is roofed in a single academic year, roughly divided into two terms:
  
  
  
  • First term (three-4 months). We cover and apply all the English sounds very totally and correct a primary list of typical Spanish errors.
  
  
  • Second time period (three-four months). We reinforce the topics studied in the first term and canopy connected speech, rhythm and intonation to be able to improve fluency.
  
  
  
  


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  Who are these lessons meant for?Every person who desires to improve their English pronunciation for no matter purpose (academics who've to show in English, staff who have to communicate in English, every sort of skilled who travels or speaks to international colleagues and desires to sound more assured and fluent).


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  What will you obtain?Theare defined under.

• First time period (three-four months). We cover and practice all of the English sounds very thoroughly and correct a basic listing of typical Spanish mistakes.


• Second term (three-4 months). We reinforce the topics studied within the first term and canopy connected speech, rhythm and intonation in order to enhance fluency.

Workshops

Workshops can be tailored to suit the wants of the client. Here is a few general information:

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  Place.The working place of the group or my own office within the centre of Madrid.


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  Number of scholars.Between 4 and 6.


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  Duration.There are two different modules.
  
  
  
  • Initiation workshop. 6 hours of class divided into two or three days. Spanish and English sound techniques in contrast. Raising consciousness of the variations between them and how we are able to remedy pronunciation issues.
  
  
  • Standard workshop. 24 hours of sophistication (2 courses per week; 1 ½ or 2 hours per class; 1 ½ or 2 months).
    
    
    
    • Level 1. English sounds in comparison with Spanish. Basic catalogue of typical Spanish pronunciation errors.
    
    
    • Level 2. Reinforcement degree 1 + related speech. More typical Spanish pronunciation mistakes. Fluency enchancment.
    
    
    • Level three. Reinforcement levels 1 and 2 + stress, rhythm and intonation. Fluency enhancement.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Required stage.intermediate-superior.


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  Rates.
  
  
  
  • Initiation workshop: 75 € per student.
  
  
  • Standard workshop: 200 € per scholar.
  
  
  
  


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  Between lessons. Students are given homework, although the amount of it is determined by their availability. I may be reached for doubts by e mail. Students can also send me recorded workout routines which I’ll correct and comment by email or the subsequent class (as much as an inexpensive variety of them, although).


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  Who are these lessons intended for?Every one who needs to improve their English pronunciation for no matter reason (lecturers who've to show in English, employees who have to speak in English, each type of professional who travels or speaks to foreign colleagues and desires to sound more confident and fluent).


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  What will you achieve?Theare defined below.

• Initiation workshop. 6 hours of class divided into two or three days. Spanish and English sound methods in contrast. Raising awareness of the variations between them and the way we can remedy pronunciation problems.


• Standard workshop. 24 hours of sophistication (2 classes per week; 1 ½ or 2 hours per class; 1 ½ or 2 months).
  
  
  
  • Level 1. English sounds compared to Spanish. Basic catalogue of typical Spanish pronunciation mistakes.
  
  
  • Level 2. Reinforcement degree 1 + linked speech. More typical Spanish pronunciation mistakes. Fluency improvement.
  
  
  • Level 3. Reinforcement ranges 1 and a pair of + stress, rhythm and intonation. Fluency enhancement.
  
  
  
  

• Level 1. English sounds compared to Spanish. Basic catalogue of typical Spanish pronunciation mistakes.


• Level 2. Reinforcement degree 1 + linked speech. English test online . Fluency improvement.


• Level three. Reinforcement ranges 1 and 2 + stress, rhythm and intonation. Fluency enhancement.

• Initiation workshop: seventy five € per scholar.


• Standard workshop: 200 € per student.

 

Ninefor English Pronunciation Class

 

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   Make your self understood.Spanish individuals typically have bother making themselves understood by English audio system (native or not), because the Spanish phonological system could be very different from that of English. In my courses I clarify how sounds are produced in both languages. We compare them and analyze variations and similarities, and this allows college students to correct what they are doing incorrect and improve their talking skills. The result's that other English audio system, from any a part of the world, perceive what they are saying more simply as a result of their English turns into extra real, closer to the standard sort of English which is universally spoken.


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   Improve your listening skills.This goes hand in hand with the truth that students better understand what they hear, because they suddenly start recognizing precise words and phrases in what previously appeared only a shapeless mass of sounds. Crucial to this enchancment is the fact that we also analyze the way phrases change when they're put collectively. This course of is technically often known as
   connected speech, and it is among the most challenging and engaging duties for a non-native speaker.


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   Get rid of typical Spanish errors.There is a protracted catalogue of pronunciation mistakes that are typical of Spanish audio system. We examine all these difficulties in order to:
   
   
   
   • Understand where they arrive from. Usually they're the result of an interference from a Spanish phonetic feature. This lack of settlement between Spanish and English could be explained in straightforward, comprehensible phrases.
   
   
   • Make certain that each student is aware of what have to be changed to overcome that issue.
   
   
   
   


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   Get rid of long-lasting, individual errors.There are additionally particular person difficulties that are distinctive to each pupil. In a great number of cases they are fairly simple, apparent mistakes which have become ingrained through the years because no person has told the scholar tips on how to correct them. I take care of these sorts of situations in a very personalized manner. The instructions the scholars are given are always technical, clear, precise and reliable, very removed from the usual strategy, which consists of merely imitating the trainer.


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   Learn tips on how to take care of pronunciation problems.From the very first day college students are taught a working method which will permit them to handle and overcome every type of pronunciation bother they could encounter in the future. This offers them a really useful tool to handle for themselves in an efficient means. The smartest thing is that this new capability will last forever. It’s like using a bicycle. You always remember tips on how to do it.


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   Pronounce vocabulary from your subject of work correctly. The autonomy in fixing any kind of pronunciation downside permits college students to be very precise when it comes to using particular terms from their space of work, whichever this could be. This type of vocabulary may be very tough for several reasons (you only see it in writing, it isn’t always present in normal dictionaries, it has a sophisticated spelling, etc.). The capacity to search out out the correct pronunciation of all those words simply shall be a professional enchancment for you.


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   Raise your English to its actual level.Focusing on pronunciation prompts the student’s English stage to rise exponentially and really shortly. This just isn't because of magic. Quite the contrary. It’s fully logical. In general, pronunciation is probably the most disregarded skill in English lessons. As a outcome, many students have a good data of grammar and a wealthy vocabulary but a mediocre or unhealthy pronunciation which stand in the way of their communication skills. By eradicating all of the pronunciation obstacles, we get a more balanced English speaker. Someone who is able to show what she or he really knows.


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   Enhance your image as an English speaker.Good pronunciation is extremely helpful by way of the impression we make on others. An ever-growing number of people are asked to make use of English in an expert environment. If this is your case, the picture you venture of your self will be significantly better if you'll be able to produce English sounds effortlessly, with an excellent English accent and a pure intonation. Otherwise your talking shall be devalued by pronunciation errors. Bad pronunciation may mark you as a careless speaker (and even worse, as a slovenly worker) and convey false ideas, similar to employers pondering you understand less than you actually do, or that you just don’t have the suitable communication talents. Fortunately, pronunciation may be improved shortly and efficiently with the proper method.


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   Become more confident.The ultimate outcome of all this work is maybe the most important enchancment of all: college students will acquire confidence, self-assurance and peace of thoughts. But again, this sense of security is not based mostly on any sort of fantasy or delusion, however the result of sound knowledge. Now Spanish speakers of English will always make certain that their spoken English might be flawless, because English pronunciation will hold no secrets and techniques from them anymore.