1. Intonation in English & Arabic
Done by :
Fatma Ahmed AbuKaydah (201)

2. Definition of the intonation :
Cook :” the rise and fall of the voice during speech “
Kharma &Hajjaj : “ the distinctive use of pitch , or melody in sentence.

3. Functions of intonation :
In grammatical structure .
Clarify the contrast between different question types & the way which question differ from statement .
Express speaker’s attitude .

4. The importance of intonation in social interaction :
Turn-talking
Information structure
Distinguishing the meaning

5. Intonation pattern : two basic patterns : Falling intonation.
Rising intonation .

6. What is falling intonation ?
a pattern in which your voice falls to low pitch by the end of the thought group or statement .

7. What it dose communicate ?
Certainty :
You are telling the fact or you are right .
Completion :
You are done from speaking .

8. Falling intonation :
Declarative sentence .
WH- question .
Commands .

9. What is rising intonation ?
Conveys your impression
It use on :
Yes – No questions.
open choice alternative questions.

10. Types of English intonation :
High – Fall :
The voice starts high and falls to law pitch .
We use it in :
*Polite , friendly verb less .
*Polite & affirmative structure .
ex. This is diving room .

11. Low – Rise :
The voice starts at low or medium pitch and rises to high pitch .
We use it in :
When expecting agreement in tag- question structure .
ex. You like to drink tea , don't you ?

12. Low – Fall :
The voice starts medium pitch and falls to low pitch .
We use it in :
In cold expressions verb less .
ex. Good

13. Low –Rise :
The voice starts low and rises to medium pitch .
We use it in :
Friendly & polite expression in an interrogative structure .
ex. Do you live near here ?

14. Fall –Rise :
The voice starts high then falls then rise .
We use it in :
Expressing partial agreement
ex . He is flying to London .

15. Rise – Fall :
The voice starts in medium pitch then rises and then falls .
We use it in :
Expressing impressions in a form of
verb less structure .
ex . Fantastic

16. Intonation patterns in Arabic :
The differences between English and Arabic intonation pattern :

17. b) Calling on persons

18. b) Calling on persons

19. activities for teaching English intonation :
Teacher must be aware of different function of intonation .
Use conversation in order to turn-talking , supporting , questioning .
Have assistant ( record – native speakers)

20. Teacher can use role play and drama activities ( play – stories…..)
Intonation can also teach by fun and games .
Teachers can express their attitude and feeling by using intonation .

21. Practice : Say “ Hello “ To a friend you meet regularly .
To a friend you haven’t seen for 10 years .
To a friend whom you don’t like .