Intonation

Intonation1QuestionTaskEvaluation Criteria1-2

Read a text Aloud

Pronunciation Intonation and stress

The TOEIC Speaking Questions

3 basic patterns2Using Intonation is natural

change the pitch of sounds (a, e, i, o, u) to show:Pauses (,) Sentences (.) Questions (?)???In English, you can3look at 3 common intonation patterns that you can use. Were going to:

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1.rising for yes-no questions ( ) Those are my files, arent they?

Have you seen the report? Common intonation patterns:52.rising-rising-falling for lists ( )

The key points here are time, expense, and quality.

Our new number is: 218-555-3675.

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3a.rising-falling for statements ( ) Weve had a lot of success with the new plan.

There are a great deal of reasons for the problem.

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3b.rising-falling for information questions ( ) What did you do last weekend?

When do we need to be there?Activity . Listen to your partners questions. Fill in the blanks / Mark their intonation8We will need ushers, ticket takers, and box office staff at the theater this weekend.2. They have not yet determined what the problem was.3. Would you like the three-month or the six-month plan?4. Do you know what time it is?5. You wouldnt have an extra pencil, would you?6. Would you mind closing the window?7. When you need a reliable copy service, Tip Top Copy Shop has everything you need.TASK - With a partner, decide which words to stress in the following examples. Then practice using intonation. We will check your version against the native speaker.

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10Rising or falling intonation happens on, or after, the stressed syllable.11When are we going to the library?Is it chicken you prefer?A house is a kind of accomodation.12 Prepare the text you are given to speak with a partner. Practice speaking clearly and confidently. Use basic intonation to help you sound natural.PRESENTATION

Student 1.: Stand next to the picture that describes your job. Be prepared to speak the text when someone is listening.

Student 2.: You will move around the room, and listen to each speaker. You will need to answer the questions on your paper. You cannot ask any of your questions (listen only).13This program has been sponsored by Samsung, LG and Hyundai.Please make sure you have all your belongings with you before exiting the aircraft.What is all the excitement about? Is the president here?On behalf of all the staff, wed like to thank you for traveling with us today.Is your computer too old, slow, or desperately in need of an upgrade?( )( )1. 2. 3.4. 5. 6.7. 8.9. 10.11. 12. 13.14+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

HINT:The best way to learn good intonation habits is to listen to a lot of good examples.

There are many correct and incorrect ways to use intonation: there are choices. Always compare your decisions against those of native speakers.

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