This will be our class website for Navigating American Colloquialisms and Idioms. Please check here for class information.
Class Dates and Topics- Spring 2009
Session 1
March 6
American English People Hunt, Syllable Stress in American English words, Troublesome consonant sounds /th/, /t/ & /d/, American English Idioms
March 13
Pronouncing Vowels in Stressed & Reduced Syllables, The Schwa Vowel Sound, Troublesome Vowel Sounds (ship & sheep), Using Relaxed Speech, American English Idioms
March 20
Using Suffix Based Syllable Stress Patterns, Troublesome Consonant sounds /p/ & /f/, Parent Teacher Conference Language, American English Idioms, African American English
April 17
Glossary of Language Varieties, AAVE Essay and Discussion, Pronouncing Words with /s/ & /z/, How to Pronounce Vowels before Voiced Consonants, American English Idioms, Lanuage Mentor Discussions
April 24
Stress Patterns in American English Words, Consonant Sounds /sh/ & /ch/, Word Final “s” rules, Content & Focus Words
All classes will meet from 5:00-8:00.
