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Beginner vocabulary module

Vocabulary & Pronunciation

Build useful vocabulary, then make it easier to understand through clear sounds, word stress, rhythm, intonation, and natural connected speech.

10 lessonsAbout 40 minutes
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Module outcomes

Turn words you recognize into language you can use.

The first five lessons build an active vocabulary system. The next five turn that language into clearer, more natural speech.

  • Infer meaning and learn word families from context.
  • Use natural collocations and precise everyday vocabulary.
  • Form important English sounds with deliberate mouth positions.
  • Place word and sentence stress so key ideas stand out.
  • Use rhythm, intonation, and connected speech without sacrificing clarity.

Learning sequence

Build vocabulary first, then train clear speech

  1. 01Learning Vocabulary Through ContextUnderstand and remember new words by noticing meaning, situation, grammar, tone, and surrounding clues.4 min
  2. 02Word Families, Prefixes, and SuffixesExpand one useful word into related nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, then decode common word parts.4 min
  3. 03Collocations and Natural Word CombinationsSound more natural by learning words that commonly appear together in everyday and professional English.4 min
  4. 04Commonly Confused WordsDistinguish similar-looking or similar-sounding words by meaning, grammar, and real usage.4 min
  5. 05Everyday and Workplace VocabularyBuild a practical vocabulary for routines, requests, collaboration, priorities, progress, and common work situations.4 min
  6. 06English Sounds and Mouth PositionLearn how voice, lips, tongue, and airflow create English sounds, then practise contrasts that affect meaning.4 min
  7. 07Syllables and Word StressBreak words into beats, identify the strongest syllable, and use stress to make longer words easier to recognize.4 min
  8. 08Sentence Stress, Rhythm, and IntonationGuide the listener with prominent words, lighter grammar words, meaningful pauses, and pitch movement.4 min
  9. 09Connected Speech and Natural FlowRecognize linking, reductions, and sound changes in natural English while keeping your own speech clear.4 min
  10. 10Pronunciation Practice and Self-ReviewUse listening, shadowing, recording, and focused feedback to build a sustainable clarity routine.4 min