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Be understood and score the Speaking criterion · with Dr. Nathan Cole
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You will be able to produce the English sounds learners most often confuse
You will be able to stress words on the correct syllable
You will be able to use sentence stress to highlight key meaning
You will be able to use intonation to sound engaged and natural
You will be able to connect words smoothly in natural speech
Course content
3 modules · 9 lessons
Module 1: Sounds of English
Module 2: Stress, Rhythm, and Intonation
Module 3: Practice and Fluency
video
The Pronunciation Criterion
11 min
Understand exactly what examiners listen for and why clarity, not accent, is the goal.
What is assessed
Pronunciation is scored on how easy you are to understand, plus your use of stress, rhythm, and intonation. Keeping your accent is completely fine.
- Individual sounds must be clear enough to be understood
- Stress and intonation carry meaning, so they are assessed too
The aim is intelligibility, not sounding British or American; a clear accented voice can reach band 9.
Features over perfection
Examiners reward good use of pronunciation features, so a wide range of stress and intonation matters more than flawless individual sounds.
Key Takeaways
- Pronunciation is scored on intelligibility and features
- Keeping your accent is perfectly acceptable
- Stress and intonation are assessed, not just sounds