文档介绍：+ + English Pronunciation and Intonation munication Introduction + + Objectives of the Course ? This course is intended to help the students to improve their English pronunciation, including such elements as 1) The correct pronunciation of individual phonemes and words in English 2) The rhythmic patterns of the English language 3) Patterns and functions of English intonation + + Warming-up exercise Can you read them correctly? ?“ th”---s I think---I sink, The, That, Thanks …? Good morning, afternoon, evening. ? Helen, e, Sophie ? Holiday, Weekly ? At eight o ’ clock ? School, Girl, World/Word ? I was a student, I ’ m a teacher + + English ? West Germanic language ? About 325 million native speakers Britain, 56 million The USA, 232 million Canada, 24 million Australia & New Zealand, 17 million ? The sole official language in 20+ countries, the most important language merce, the most widely learned second language The importance of learning English pronunciation and intonation (1). Good pronunciation and intonation is essential for a teacher of English. (2). Good pronunciation and intonation is needed for better communication . (3). Good pronunciation and intonation is the basis of good listening and speaking abilities . (4). Good pronunciation and intonation has some indirect influence on the students ’ writing and reading abilities . (5). Good pronunciation and intonation can help the students develop good sense of language . + + Course contents English phonemes: correct discrimination and pronunciation Stress of English words and sentences: basic rules and functions English rhythmic patterns: basic features and functions English intonation: structures, functions and use Organs of speech 1. 上唇 Upper lip 2. 下唇 Lower lip 3. 上齿 Upper teeth 4. 下齿 Lower teeth 5. 上齿龈 Upper te