Live Pronunciation English Class Notes

Introduction

• Instructor: Vanessa
• Website: speakenglish.com
• Over 6 million learners on YouTube
• Duration of the live lesson: 30 to 45 minutes

Class Engagement

• Participants from various countries introduced themselves:
  • Afghanistan, Florida, Mexico, India, Brazil, Algeria, USA, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Italy, Venezuela, etc.
• Emphasis on the shared goal of improving English skills for better job opportunities, friendships, and travel.

Key Questions on Pronunciation

• Participants asked about the hardest words/sounds:
  • Examples:
    • University
    • Mandatory
    • Jewelry (Tricky sounds: dark L, silent letters)
    • Recommendation (Final 'tion' not pronounced like 't')
    • Unique
    • Conclusion
    • World (Tricky R and L sounds)
    • Th sounds (like in "teeth")

Impact of Clear Pronunciation

• Clear speaking reduces stress in conversations.
• Boosts self-confidence.
• Increases job opportunities and ability to connect with others.
• Participants shared how improved pronunciation would enhance their lives.

30-Day Pronunciation Challenge

• Overview: Aimed at mastering American English pronunciation in 30 days.
• Course Structure:
  • Daily Lessons: 15-minute focused pronunciation practice.
  • Feedback: Weekly pronunciation feedback from teachers.
  • Content Types: Video lessons, audio drills, and reading exercises.
• Key Elements:
  • Real English usage and common pronunciation issues.
  • Shadowing technique: Participants repeat after Vanessa to improve pronunciation.

Course Components

1. Daily Story Reading: Each segment includes pronunciation concepts in context.
2. Video Lessons: Hear and practice sounds.
3. Pronunciation Drills: Speaking practice using shadowing.
4. Feedback: Weekly feedback sessions based on recorded voice submissions.

Course Bonuses

• Audio version of the full story to practice on-the-go.
• Challenge progress calendar for motivation.
• Certificate of completion after finishing the challenge.
• Access to an active community for support and motivation.
• Weekly speaking exams with feedback + listening to others' recordings.
• Personalized IPA chart with video pronunciation of all English sounds.

Enrollment Information

• Cost: Regularly $149, currently $89 with a $60 discount available for 12 hours.
• Access: Lifetime access to the course materials after enrollment.
• Refund Policy: 30-day money-back guarantee.

Conclusion

• Start date: Tomorrow (May 17th).
• Encouragement to join before the end of the day to secure the discount.
• Closing remarks thanking participants and encouraging their English learning journey.