Improving English Phonetics for ESL Interpreters

Presented by: University of Calgary
Category: Other Event
Price: $0
Date: February 16, 2016 – February 16, 2016
Address: 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/

Improving English Phonetics for ESL Interpreters February 16, 2016 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CHD 420 This seminar will cover the various methods that can be used in minimizing foreign accents when interpreting to English. Outline – You’re not alone, slow down to boost your communication. – Beginning your thoughts, combined with Pronunciation Lesson: Word endings. – Pronunciation of selected English language sounds. Idioms: “Icing on the cake”, “snowed under”, “Cross that bridge”, “teach an old dog new tricks”, “home stretch”. – Contractions. Effective tools for improvement. – Resources and Free Assessment for Continuing Education Instructors: Al Gibson & Shelley Goldbeck (Accent Reduction Company) Location: University of Calgary – Room CHD-420 For more information and to register: http://intta.ca/events/phonetics-for-esl-interpreters/ Speaker: Al Gibson & Shelley Goldbeck

Location:

Craigie Hall – CHD 420 – Language Research Centre

Speaker:

Al Gibson & Shelley Goldbeck

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/improving-english-phonetics-esl-interpreters


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