Speaking clearly: English pronunciation workshop | GPSC319



Description

Have you ever been misunderstood while speaking English? Drawing from pronunciation research and theatrical voice and speech, this workshop will present simple and effective adjustments that can be implemented into every day conversation.

Learn the English pronunciation foundations! The new and improved - streamlined workshop includes work on STRESS, word stress and key pronunciation difficulties. The skills we will cover are the ones that will give you the most change for the effort and time. That's what you want - key changes that make the biggest difference. Bring your most challenging words and pronunciation issues in English, and we will cover your specific needs as well at the end of the two hour workshop. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Learn a thorough warm-up
  • Gain tools to sharpen your perception
  • Gain understanding of sentence stress
  • Gain understanding of word stress
  • Address the most challenging sounds

Leaders Information

This workshop will be led by Suzanne Cerreta,

Suzanne is a professional actress and applied linguist who has voiced many national commercials, audiobooks, and films. She has taken her experience in performance and research in linguistics into pronunciation and English instruction presenting workshops for actors, the English Montreal School Board, and 2nd language English speakers. Suzanne has been the accent and dialect coach for many and productions in NYC, including the off-Broadway production of Around the World in 80 Days and actors in Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, etc… She is also one of the voices on Culips, an ESL podcast on iTunes. Suzanne currently teaches pronunciation classes privately in Montreal, QC.



How it works

Event details

Workshop location

Sir George Williams

Start date

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

End date

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Workshop days

Tuesday

Time

From 09:00 to 11:00

Instructors

Suzanne Cerreta

Capacity

21 / 50

Registration deadline

Saturday, February 15, 2025