English Pronunciation in a Global World

Discover some of the English pronunciation rules

Through this course, you’ll have a greater understanding of some of the rules of English pronunciation. As well as looking at pronunciation features such as vowels, consonants, stress and intonation, you’ll also learn about different English accents.

Set goals to improve your English pronunciation

A huge range of people need to be able to speak English in today’s globalised world. This means that you’ll need to understand, and be understandable to, other speakers of English.

This course can help you set and reach your personal goals for English pronunciation.

Explore different English pronunciation in use

Throughout this course, you’ll explore a variety of different English accents, helping you to understand some of the differences between your pronunciation and that of other English-speaking people.

These examples of different English pronunciations in use can help to provide context on how English is spoken around the world and why diversity in spoken English should be appreciated.

Develop your ability to speak and understand English

In the course, you’ll find out which English pronunciation features are important for mutual understanding. In exercises and videos, you will practise English pronunciation features and examine other learners’ pronunciations.

By the end of the course, you will have improved your English pronunciation so you will feel confident about speaking English in different contexts.

Hear from our course team

You can take this course at any time.

We will run a facilitated edition of the MOOC from 7 April-2 May 2025. During this time, you can communicate with us directly.

Meanwhile, you are welcome to contact us for any questions, thoughts, etc. by leaving comments in the MOOC for our mentors, following us on Instagram or sending a message to our Facebook page.

This course is for anyone who needs to speak English, in their studies, for work or in their personal lives. If you want to improve your English pronunciation, this is the ideal opportunity to set and achieve goals.

This course is for anyone who needs to speak English, in their studies, for work or in their personal lives. If you want to improve your English pronunciation, this is the ideal opportunity to set and achieve goals.

• Describe features of English pronunciation that are important for mutual understanding.
• Explain the differences between your own English pronunciation and that of speakers with other linguistic backgrounds.
• Apply what you have learnt to your own English pronunciation.
• Reflect on the nature of different English accents.