Communication skills - weblinks

English as a Foreign Language Pronunciation Links

Links to a selection of websites dealing with many aspects of pronunciation and understanding accents.

Research and Learning Online

A comprehensive set of resources for academic study, including skills and strategies for assignments, exams and research, provided by Monash University, Australia.

EnglishClub: Learn English Pronunciation

A series of pronunciation lessons and resources for English as a second language learners.

The International Phonetic Alphabet and the IPA Chart

A comprehensive resource containing the the international phonetic alphabet alongside symbols and charts.

British Council Teaching English: English Sentence Stress

A resource detailing the stress features of spoken English, which includes some audio examples.

ThoughtCo: Intonation and Stress in English

An article exploring how intonation and stress improves pronunciation.

Using English for Academic Purposes

A summary of the differences between written and spoken academic English, provided by the University of Hertfordshire.

Net M@nners

A resource which details proper online etiquette and gives advice on how to behave online.

Robotic Conversation Partner

Have a simple conversation with an online robot by typing a question and listening to the response.