Bc. Ema Kučmínová

Bachelor's thesis

The Power of Vowels: Elevating Learners’ Pronunciation Through English Vowels

The Power of Vowels: Elevating Learners’ Pronunciation Through English Vowels
Abstract:
Cílem této bakalářské práce je představit systém anglických samohlásek s ohledem na jejich potenciál pozitivně ovlivnit výslovnost studentů angličtiny, konkrétně zlepšit jejich celkovou výslovnost, schopnost rozpoznat rozdíly mezi standardní britskou (GB) a americkou (GenAm) výslovností a zlepšit prozodické návyky v souvislém projevu. Výzkum je realizován metodou prvotní kompilace teoretických poznatků …more
Abstract:
The thesis aims to present the system of English vowels in relation to its potential to affect learners’ pronunciation in positive ways, namely improving their overall pronunciation skills, their ability to recognise the differences between GB and GenAm, and their use of stress along with the connected speech. The methods that are employed throughout the research include the compilation of theoretical …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 12. 1. 2021

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 15. 2. 2021
  • Supervisor: PhDr. Kateřina Tomková, Ph.D.
  • Reader: Mgr. Olga Zörnerová

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