English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills – Part 2
A follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.
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Sat 30 Nov
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $15.00 incl. GST
- $70.00 incl. GST
Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
2024 Course dates
- Saturday 6 April
- Saturday 21 September CANCELLED
- Saturday 30 November
2025 Course dates
- 16 August
Further classes will be scheduled when there is demand. If you wish to attend this course in the future, please notify the office of your interest.
About the course
You must have recently completed our Part 1 course to join this Part 2 course. Be ready for lots of practice and a 'mouth workout'. there will be many exercises and activities to help produce precise English sounds. We will also address particular pronunciation issues that individuals face.
- Learn the English sounds with precision
- Learn specific sound change outcomes due to fast speech
- Learn how to emphasise the meaning of your speech
- Learn how to read with a natural tone and emphasis on specific phrases
- Learn how to read out loud like a news presenter
We welcome Intermediate to Advanced speakers of English to this workshop.
Maximum class size 12 students.
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens
- Those who hold a residency-class visa
- Individuals granted refugee status
- In some cases partners of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation.
Course fees
- Qualifying learners: $15. This course fee is subsidised by the TEC (see conditions above)
- Partners of NZ citizens and permanent migrants: If you are on a work visa or visitor visa, you may also qualify for the subsidised rate. Please enquire at the office.
- All others: $70. If you are awarded a resident visa while you are studying with us, please let us know. You may qualify for a fee rebate on your current course.
- Refugees may qualify for a free course. Please contact the office for more information.
Testimonials
2022:
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For me was helpful, the separation and stress of the words plus the English intonation. Thanks!! Norma, Chile
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This class is very useful for me. I like that you point us for each person mistakes. I tried to copy as much as I can. But you could hear the differences that I could not hear. Patty, Thailand.
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Nice meeting you again Cathie! We enjoyed the class. Loved it! Learned the tips and tricks for pronunciation - how to follow the rules for (Ed) and (Et), and - how to put the tongue to the right position for pronunciation. Thanks, Cathie. Lisa and Gerry, China.
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I really liked the class and it was really useful. How to pronounce the word or letter most benefit(ted) me. I really enjoy the class while all people from different backgrounds. At the same time, I learnt some different cultures and Maori words. Daisy, China.
