Syllabus

Pre-test on speaking techniques

A brief overview of the rules of speaking and listening

Key Prosodic Concepts (Stress and Rhythm)

Video on Shadowing (Listen and Repeat activity)

The Ultimate Goal

Shadowing trains your mouth muscles and your ears at the same time. After 5 minutes of daily shadowing, you will stop translating in your head and start feeling where the pauses and stresses naturally belong. That is when English starts to feel truly natural!

Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer. Readings are provided at the beginning of each section.

Mark your answers on the computer card provided

In natural English, words do not always sound separate. Listen for the sounds that connect across word boundaries. For this video, the two most important patterns to remember are: C + V → consonant links to the following vowel C + C → neighbouring consonant sounds can connect smoothly

Connected Speech in Academic Presentations

Lesson Overview

In academic presentations, your audience needs to follow complex ideas. Connected speech is not just about sounding natural—it is about guiding your listeners through your argument with smooth, professional delivery. This lesson will teach you how to connect words naturally when presenting academic content, such as an abstract PowerPoint presentation.

Connected Speech Quiz

A PowerPoint briefly explaining the concept of Connected Speech

Teacher lead instruction

A useful video