Teaching Phonetics and Pronunciation develops practical language-teacher knowledge of speech sounds, stress, rhythm, intonation and connected speech so pronunciation work can be integrated into communicative lessons.
The goal is not to train teachers as theoretical linguists. Instead, learners develop enough phonetic awareness to hear, explain and practise pronunciation features that commonly affect intelligibility.
Who should consider this course?
- TEFL/TESOL teachers
- English tutors and pronunciation coaches
- Teachers who want greater confidence with the IPA and speech sounds
- Language educators working with multilingual learners
What you will learn
- Identify key English consonant and vowel contrasts
- Use basic IPA notation for classroom support
- Teach word stress, sentence stress and rhythm
- Work with intonation and connected speech
- Design pronunciation activities around intelligibility and communication
What the programme covers
The exact depth and assessment load vary by course level. The curriculum below shows the core areas covered in this pathway.
Introduction to phonetics and phonology
Speech organs and articulation
English consonants and vowels
The International Phonetic Alphabet
Word stress and weak forms
Sentence stress, rhythm and intonation
Connected speech
Pronunciation teaching, feedback and lesson planning
How online study works
The online specialist course combines technical language awareness with practical pronunciation-teaching applications.
Assessment
- Module MCQs and knowledge checks
- Sound-analysis and teaching activities
- Pronunciation lesson-planning tasks
Course Support
Academic support is available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Learners may also send questions by email or WhatsApp outside those hours, and the support team will respond as soon as possible. Each learner is assigned a tutor who can clarify course content, answer programme questions and provide guidance during study.
Certification
Successful learners receive the London College of Teachers Teaching Phonetics certificate.
How this course may support your professional development
The course supports professional development for English-language teachers and tutors who want stronger pronunciation-teaching skills.
Ask admissions about the right course level
Tell us about your experience, intended role and country. Admissions can explain the available study levels, current fees and certification details before you enrol.