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Content of the unit

Objectives of the unit

Presentation of the materials and research exercise for assessment

Research exercise

Using the notes, WEB links, guided readings and exercises

The sound system of language

Variation and meaningful contrasts

Identifying and classifying sounds

Vowels and consonants

Classifying vowels: tongue position

The shape of the lips

The International Phonetic Alphabet and the transcription of English vowels.

The vowel schwa

Vowel glides (diphthongs)

Summary guide of the sounds of English

Consonants and semi-vowels

Guided Readings

Class exercises

1. Transcribe the following words into IPA, either how they are pronounced in Received Pronunciation or how you pronounce them (if that's different).