Introduction to Pitch and Intonation - Part 2

Introduction to Pitch and Intonation - Part 2 - Independent Study

This is for people who want to do independent study - Change in pitch creates intonation over the course of the sentence. This creates the "music" of a language. This course focuses on imitating another speaker and applying it to your own material.

Part 2 - Apply Pitch & Intonation

After you've learned what to listen for and how to control your pitch from Part 1, then you're ready to apply it.

In this course you will receive a demonstration of how to use a program that shows a visualization of changes in pitch to help confirm what you are hearing.

You learn to trust your ears.

1. Imitation

The first stage of practice is the most structured - imitation. I produce the example, show the visible pitch change on the WASP program, and ask you to repeat it the same way.

2. Your Own Material

The second stage of practice is to apply the control you practiced by imitating to your own words. Practice something of your own.

Once you can create and practice your own material, you can apply it to presentations and other speaking situations you want to be prepared for to sound professional and clear.

You have the option of scheduling individual sessions with Dr. Barb to receive feedback and practice together.

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Welcome to Part 2

Course Curriculum

1. Welcome
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Tools for Visualization of Pitch & Intonation
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Listening to Intonation - Speaker Examples
1. Practice - Imitation of Intonation
2. Demonstration of WASP with Legally Blonde script
3. Action: Imitation of a Speaker
4. Practice & Action - Observation and Imitation of Real People
5. Practice Recordings and Meeting
1. Action: Read Your Own Script
2. Action: Create Your Own Transcript
3. Practice Recordings and Meeting
1. Keep Taking Small Steps

About this course

$50.00
12 lessons
0 hours of video content

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Created by

Christi Barb, PhD

Owner, Adastra Speech Christi Barb

Dr. Christi Barb is an accentologist who focused her doctoral research and years of teaching in higher education in the area of foreign-accented English speech. Her own instructional method is: based on current psycholinguistic theory, supported by research, produces positive change, is teachable, and is self-motivating. Clients who have received instruction from Dr. Barb reported results as: increased confidence, increased listening skill, increased comfort with the sound of their voice, a decrease in requests to repeat or clarify what they said, and motivation to make self-improvements in other areas of their life.