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    WELCOME TO MICRO CERTIFICATE 1!

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    MODULE 1 (M1): MASTERING THE ENGLISH SOUND SYSTEM

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    • M1: LECTURE NOTES 1 (THE ENGLISH SOUND SYSTEM) PDF Annotation
      Read the notes on the English sound system. Focus on the correct sound of vowels, consonants and diphthongs to improve your pronunciation. 
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    • M1: LECTURE VIDEO 1.1 (THE ENGLISH SOUND SYSTEM - VOWELS AND DIPHTHONGS) Interactive Content
      Watch this recorded lecture to learn about the English sound system. 
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    • M1: LECTURE VIDEO 1.2 (THE ENGLISH SOUND SYSTEM - CONSONANTS) Interactive Content
      Watch this recorded lecture to learn about the English sound system. 
    • M1: ACTIVITY 1.2.1 (PRACTISING YOUR PRONUNCIATION) Interactive Content
      Let's see if you are now able to pronounce the English words accurately. Press the microphone symbol to start recording your pronunciation. Speak clearly and ensure your voice is audible before submitting.
      (Note: Application is ONLY applicable in Chrome, Edge and Safari browsers.)
    • M1: ACTIVITY 1.2.2 (IDENTIFYING CONSONANT AND VOWEL SOUNDS) Interactive Content
      Let's see if you are now able to match the letter and the word with their correct phonetic transcription. 
    • M1: CONGRATULATIONS! Page

       

       

                                        

      Congratulations on successfully completing Module 1! By now, you should have gained a deeper understanding of English sound systems.


      In Module 2, Applying Stress and Intonation in Speech, you'll explore the effective use of stress and intonation to enhance your communication skills.

      Let's continue this exciting journey!

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    MODULE 2 (M2): APPLYING STRESS & INTONATION IN SPEECH

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    • M2: LECTURE NOTES 2 (STRESS AND INTONATION) PDF Annotation
      Read the notes on stress and intonation to enhance the flow of your speech. 
      Not available unless: The activity M1: CONGRATULATIONS! is marked complete
    • M2: LECTURE VIDEO 2 (STRESS AND INTONATION) Interactive Content
      Watch this recorded lecture to learn how to use stress and intonation correctly.
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    • M2: ACTIVITY 2.1 (IDENTIFYING INTONATION) Interactive Content
      Let's see if you are now able to use intonation correctly in a sentence. 
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    • M2: ACTIVITY 2.2 (IDENTIFYING STRESS) Interactive Content
      Let's see if you are now able to use stress correctly in a sentence. 
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    • 🎙️⚡ "SOUND OFF! HOW ACCURATE IS YOUR PRONUNCIATION?" Page
      Optional but Highly Recommended! 
      This game is your chance to recap key points from the two modules on Pronunciation Skills and test how much you've mastered. Think of it as a fun challenge where you can put your knowledge into action - no pressure, just practice, learning, and a little friendly competition! 

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    • M2: CONGRATULATIONS! Page

                                                          

      You've successfully completed Module 2. Well done! You should now be equipped with essential pronunciation techniques to elevate your speaking confidence.


      What's Next?
      Get ready to advance to Micro Certificate 2, where you'll unlock strategies for a powerful academic presentation:

      Module 1: Kicking off an Academic Presentation

      Module 2: Building Impactful Presentation

      Module 3: Nailing the Conclusion and Delivery


      Looking forward to seeing you there!

       

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    • Go to Micro Certificate 2 Page
      Not available unless: The activity MICRO CERTIFICATE 1: PRONUNCIATION SKILLS is marked complete
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    REFERENCE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    REFERENCE:

    1. Ho, S. W., Chan, S.H. & Yap, N.T. (1998). Interactively speaking. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press.
    2. Lee, C. (2017). 21st century communication: Listening, speaking and critical thinking (4th ed.). National Geographic Learning.
    3. Sheldon, S. (2018). EAP foundation: Academic presentations. Evident Press.
    4. Suthagar, N. (2018). An introduction to English articulatory phonetics. Penerbit UiTM Press. 
    5. Swick, E. (2019). Complete English all-in-one for ESL learners. McGraw-Hill Education.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
    We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge tools used in the development of this micro-credential certificate:
    1. https://www.canva.com/
    2. https://www.genspark.ai/