Course Description

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 26th, 2020

Class times: 8 pm - 9:30 pm ET

English may only have five vowel letters, but it has around 15 distinct vowel sounds! This class will help you improve your comprehensibility and sound more like a native speaker by learning to hear and produce each of these sounds precisely. You will also study the trickiest consonant sounds and how to distinguish them in your speech.

All students will receive a copy of the eBook edition of “Mastering the American Accent” by Lisa Mojsin, M.A. to use as a textbook throughout the course.

Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 

November 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

MANDATORY ORIENTATION: October 28th, 2020

Time for all classes: 8pm – 9:30pm

Format: LIVE online class

Price: $398

Hours: 12

Languages: Language Neutral



This class has been approved for the following CEUs:

6 CEUs: PA*

9 CEUs: ID

12 CEUS: MO, NM, NC, OH, OR, UT, TN, WA, WI

14 CEUS: NV

*Pennsylvania interpreters may only earn a maximum of 6 CEUs from online classes per renewal period.

Interpreters may apply individually to receive CEUs in the following states: DE, IA, KY, MD, MI, MS, NE

Don't see your state? Ask us!

[email protected]

(407) 677-4155

Instructor

Katie McKay

Katie McKay graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, a certificate in Spanish translation and interpretation, and a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Most recently Katie spent four months in Panama, where she tutored learners of English and Spanish, focusing on pronunciation and linguistics in both languages. She has worked with DE LA MORA Interpreter Training since 2017.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Class Resources

    • Resources
  • 2

    Homework and Practice

    • Class 1 Homework

    • Class 2 Homework

    • Class 3 Homework - Due by Friday

    • Class 4 Homework - Due by Wednesday

    • Class 6 Homework - Due by Monday

    • Post Class Homework - Guide to Practicing on Your Own
  • 3

    Class Recordings

    • Orientation

    • Class 1

    • Class 2

    • Class 3

    • Class 4

    • Class 5

    • Class 6

    • Class 7

    • Class 8