Pronunciation Courses

Module 1 - Part 1

Tuesday 5:30 pm ET online
JULY 8, 15, 22, 29
The first section of Module 1 provides students with the basic technical skills of Italian phonetics (presented with the aid of the I.P.A. – International Phonetic Alphabet). We will study the structure of the human vocal apparatus and its practical use in airflow and sound production. We will examine which organs are involved and how to control them to achieve the desired pronunciation. These foundational concepts will then be applied to the seven vowel sounds of the Italian language.

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Module 1 - Part 2

Tuesday 5:30 pm ET online
AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26
In the second section of Module 1, we will address an initial set of consonant sounds. We will explore how to articulate these sounds by correctly modulating the vocal apparatus, and we will engage in numerous practical and reading exercises to refine the technical understanding of these consonants. The instructor’s guidance and presence will be constant throughout.

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Module 1 - Part 3

Tuesday 5:30 pm ET online
SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23
The third section of Module 1 focuses on a second set of consonant sounds. As in the previous section, we will study how to articulate these sounds through proper control of the vocal tract, supported by extensive practical and reading exercises. The section concludes with an introduction to intonation patterns in interrogative sentences. The instructor’s guidance and presence will be constant throughout.

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Module 1 - Parts 1-3

Tuesday 5:30 pm ET online
JULY 8 - SEPTEMBER 23
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Module 2 - Part 1

Tuesday 6:45 pm ET online
JULY 8, 15, 22, 29
The first section of Module 2 addresses complex consonant clusters occurring at the beginning, middle, and end of words. This topic will be partially continued in the following section.

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Module 2 - Part 2

Tuesday 6:45 pm ET online
AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26
In the second section of Module 2, we will continue the theoretical and practical study of more complex consonant clusters. This will be followed by an examination of vowel combinations (diphthongs, triphthongs, and hiatus) and the linking of words in spoken Italian (elisions, and the pronunciation of vowel and consonant junctions between separate words).

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Module 2 - Part 3

Tuesday 6:45 pm ET online
SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23
The third section of Module 2 focuses on refining intonation patterns in direct speech, including statements, exclamations, and questions, as well as the vocal expression of emotions such as pain, amazement, interest or lack thereof, happiness, surprise, and more.

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Module 2 - Parts 1-3

Tuesday 6:45 pm ET online
JULY 8 - SEPTEMBER 23
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