Intonation

The TOEIC Speaking Questions Task Evaluation Criteria 1-2 Read a text Aloud Pronunciation Intonation and stress 3 basic patterns

Using Intonation is ‘natural’ 가가가가가가가? 가가가가가? 가가가가? In English, you can change the pitch of sounds (a, e, i, o, u) to show: Pauses (,) Sentences (.) Questions (?)

look at 3 common intonation patterns that you can use. We’re going to: look at 3 common intonation patterns that you can use.

Common intonation patterns: 1.‘rising’ for yes-no questions ( )   Those are my files, aren’t they? Have you seen the report?

2.‘rising-rising-falling’ for lists ( )   The key points here are time, expense, and quality. Our new number is: 218-555-3675.

3a.‘rising-falling’ for statements ( )   We’ve had a lot of success with the new plan. There are a great deal of reasons for the problem.

3b.‘rising-falling’ for information questions ( )   What did you do last weekend? When do we need to be there? Activity . Listen to your partner’s questions. Fill in the blanks / Mark their intonation

2. They have not yet determined what the problem was. 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. We 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 wouldn’t 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.

Rising or falling intonation happens on, or after, the stressed syllable.

Is it chicken you prefer? When are we going to the library? Is it chicken you prefer? A house is a kind of accomodation.

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).

This program has been sponsored by Samsung, LG and Hyundai. 1. 2. 3. ( ) What is all the excitement about? Is the president here? 4. 5. 6. On behalf of all the staff, we’d like to thank you for traveling with us today. 7. 8. ( ) Please make sure you have all your belongings with you before exiting the aircraft. 9. 10. Is your computer too old, slow, or desperately in need of an upgrade? 11. 12. 13.

The best way to learn good intonation habits is to listen +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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.