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Connected Speech

CD-ROM for Windows®

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Connected Speech is a pronunciation program that focuses on the suprasegmentals - pause groups, pitch change, word and sentence stress, linking, syllables and the IPA. You will learn how to apply the theory to speaking and understanding natural English. This software uses speech recognition to give feedback on the learner's production.

Design

  • Teaches and tests a wide range of English pronunciation skills.
  • Designed for adult learners (age 12+).
  • Involves active learning.
  • Use of multimedia, interactivity and feedback for effective learning of pronunciation skills
  • Content rich
  • Based on sound educational pedagogy

Features

  • Nine speakers present a range of English accents and speaking styles
  • Natural, informal spoken English
  • Three levels - Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
  • Comprehension and language activities and tests based on 27 video clips
  • Teaches and tests the suprasegmental features (Pause groups, Word and Sentence Stress, Pitch change and Linking)
  • Teaches and tests other pronunciation skills, including Syllables and the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)
  • Over 300 hours of activities
  • Print results of voice recordings with feedback on production
  • Print tutorials, worksheets, test results and answer sheets Clear, consistent layout makes Connected Speech easy to use!
  • 27 video clips
  • Listen to the whole or part of a video
  • Read and listen
  • See hotword definitions
  • Comprehend the content through questions, written and spoken cloze activities, spelling and dictation exercises Identify suprasegmental and other features for each speaker
  • Record your own production
  • See, hear and print intelligent feedback on your recording

Connected Speech Learning activities and System requirements

Multi-user and and network licenses available

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