Tricky American English Pronunciation

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Offered by UC Irvine, this beginner-level course zeroes in on a specific, often-overlooked skill: pronouncing the sounds of American English that trip up non-native speakers most often. It's narrowly focused rather than a general English course, which makes it efficient for learners with a particular pain point.

The emphasis is on the mechanics of speech — oral comprehension and the physical, oral-motor side of producing unfamiliar sounds — paired with grammar reinforcement along the way.

• Commonly mispronounced American English sounds
• Oral comprehension and listening practice
• Grammar and language competency reinforcement

With 259,112 students enrolled, it fills a genuine gap for learners who already understand English but want to sound more natural speaking it.