Here the vowels of American English are plotted according to the point of primary obstruction by the tongue in the articulation of the sound. \Low\ refers not only to the position of the tongue but the jaw as well

In addition to their normal names, many of the parts of the vocal tract have fancy names derived from Latin and Greek. The adjectives we use to describe sounds made with each part are usually based on the Latin/Greek name

1. 俄语语音概述 2. 背诵俄语字母表 3. 按字母的名称音读下列符合缩写词 КНР, КПК, ООН, МГУ, ГУМ, ЭВМ, НОАК, ВТО, СНГ, СМИ, ООО 4. 读音组 5. 元音的弱化 6. 辅音的同化 7. 前置词与单词的连读

1. 了解发音器官：主要介绍起积极作用的发音器官和部位：唇（上唇、下唇、下唇内沿）、舌（舌尖、舌前部、舌中部、舌后部）、鼻腔等 2. 俄语语音概述

English Pronunciation for Communication is a compulsory course offered to the first year English majors with an aim to help the students to improve their English pronunciation and intonation for more effective communication. The students will undergo intensive training in the pronunciation of individual phonemes in English, in the rhythmic patterns of the English language and in the patterns and functions of English intonation, so that the students will be able to communicate more effectively with good pronunciation and intonation

Subject: English Pronunciation for Communication Purpose: The students will learn intonation units of English. Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Define - in their own words a definition for intonation units. 2. Compare – based on the understanding of the basic concept, compare different units of intonation in speech;

The students will learn rhythm of English speech. Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Define - in their own words a definition for rhythm of English speech. It is a revision and therefore, easy for most of the students; 2. Compare – based on the understanding of the basic concept, compare different types of speech rhythm in connected speech;

The students will learn strong forms and weak forms in English. Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Define - in their own words a definition for strong forms and weak forms in a sentence. It is a revision and therefore, easy for most of the students;

Subject: English Pronunciation for Communication Purpose: The students will learn stressed syllables & unstressed syllables in English. Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Define - in their own words a definition for stressed syllables & unstressed syllables. It is a revision and therefore, easy for most of the students; 2. Compare – based on the understanding of the basic concept, compare stressed and unstressed syllables in words and sentences;

The students will learn back vowels in English. Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Define - in their own words a definition for back vowels; 2. Compare – based on the understanding of the basic concept, compare them with other vowels;