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Foundations

Module one

Building Strong Foundations

In this module we’ll lay the foundations that will allow you to reach real transformation throughout this program. You’ll learn about the ingredients of success, how to stay motivated, how to form powerful habits, what high performance English practice is, and you’ll be introduced to the world of pronunciation and how it’ll help you master fluency.

  • 1. The Ingredients of Lasting Success
  • 2. What Keeps You Stuck?
  • 3. What Keeps You Motivated?
  • 4. Habits and Language
  • 5. Developing Powerful Learning Habits
  • 6. The High-performance of English Practice
  • 7. Speaking Habits
  • 8. The Pronunciation Confidence Method
  • 9. Intro to Pronunciation Work
What students say about this module​:
"Module One, was the most important part of the course. We think that we only need to “study hard”, but this module goes deeper in understanding elements like goals, motivation, habits and mindset. This module will help you to make a breakthrough in your English, and other areas of your life! "
Marta Abarca

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Consonants [A]

Module two

Mastering Key Consonants [A]

In this module you’ll learn what consonants are, how to identify the consonant sounds that are important for your clarity, and you’ll learn to master the TH and R sounds in English and practice some exciting challenges.

  • 1. What are consonants?
  • 2. Defining priorities
  • 3. TH
  • 4. TH daily practice
  • 5. TH practice guide
  • 6. Strong R
  • 7. Soft R
  • 8. Stir sound
  • 9. R practice guide
What students say about this module​:
Module Two is like the motor that drives our speech. I learned about sounds I had never used before in English. It truly made everything so much clearer and played a MAJOR role in helping me to understand sounds!
Lucile

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Consonants [B]

Module three

Mastering Key Consonants [B]

In this module you’ll learn how to practice and master the L and flap T sounds, as well as clusters and challenging sequences.

  • 1. L Sound
  • 2. L practice guide
  • 3. Flap T
  • 4. T practice guide
  • 5. Clusters
  • 6. Challenges
  • 7. Consonant sprint
What students say about this module​:
After Module Five you will never hear phrases like “it is what it is” in the same way! I was shocked to discover so many amazing sounds like Flap T and the different Ls that I had never noticed before! The practice in this module helped me to understand how valuable studying these sounds can be for your speech.
Senada Bejtovic

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Vowels [A]

Module four

Mastering Key Vowels [A]

In this module, you’ll learn what vowels and syllables are, and how to practice and master them. You’ll also learn about the primary stress in English and which suffixes affect it. The vowels you’ll focus on in this module are: the schwa, the ‘a’ as in ‘cat’, and the ‘a’ as in ‘father’.

  • 1. Vowels and syllables
  • 2. Primary Stress (& suffixes)
  • 3. Schwa
  • 4. Schwa practice guide
  • 5. Listening (schwa+stress)
  • 6. /æ/ as in CAT
  • 7. ‘Cat’ practice guide
  • 8. /ɑ/ as in FATHER
  • 9. Open vowels practice guide
What students say about this module​:
I can finally hear and pronounce the difference between battle and bottle! Module Three had a huge impact on my speech, because I learned how to move my jaw in ways that helped me sound clearer. I was finally able to pronounce the difference between words that I always had a problem with. Another huge benefit is that learning these sounds will help you to understand native speakers even better!
Marina Dorantes Ramirez

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Vowels [B]

Module five

Mastering Key Vowels [B]

In this module you’ll learn how to practice and master the ‘sheep-ship’ and ‘pool-pull’ vowel pairs, and the /ʌ/ as in ‘cup’ vowel sound.

  • 1. Sheep - ship
  • 2. Sheep-ship practice guide
  • 3. Pool-pull
  • 4. Pool-pull practice guide
  • 5. Listening (sheep-ship, pool-pull)
  • 6. /ʌ/ as in ‘cup’
  • 7. ‘Cup’ practice guide
  • 8. Listening (‘cup’ + open vowels)
  • 9. Vowel sprint
What students say about this module​:
Module Four was invaluable. It helped me to understand why I had awkward situations in the past, like when I told someone I wanted to “pick up my food”, but they heard me say “pick up my foot”! With imitation and repetition exercises in the module, I learned how to make sounds that help me to speak even clearer.
Paola Garcia Vega

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Prosody [A]

Module six

The Power of Prosody

In this module you’ll learn about the music of the English language, and how to master stress, intonation, and rhythm to deliver a clear message.

  • 1. Intro to Prosody
  • 2. The Elements of Speech and Voice
  • 3. Understanding Stress
  • 4. Understanding Intonation & Pitch
  • 5. Understanding Rhythm
  • 6. Delivering a Clear Message
  • 7. Operative Words
What students say about this module​:
Learning about prosody in Module Seven allowed me to understand the power that it has on our voice! Using prosody can help us to draw our listener’s attention, sound more natural, and deliver a message clearly!
Jessica Anderson

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Prosody [B]

Module seven

Using the Power of Prosody

In this module you’ll learn how to use your tone of voice and convey your emotion, as well as how to use pauses and breathing when you speak. You will also learn how to analyze speech and become more aware of the way prosody delivers meaning so you can understand and be understood better.

  • 1. Tone of Voice
  • 2. Analyzing a Monologue
  • 3. Phrasing & Pace
  • 4. Connected Speech
  • 5. Analyzing a Talk
  • 6. Intonation of Questions
  • 7. Analyzing a Dialogue
  • 8. Prosody Sprint
  • 9. Quiz
What students say about this module​:
Using the tools in Module Eight, I gained clarity on how to express different emotions through my voice and breath. I learned the importance of how tone of voice and prosody impacts our message, and now I can express myself much better, and understand situations with more clarity.
Susy Flores

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Mindset

Module eight

The Fluent Mindset

In this module you’ll learn a holistic approach to language learning that respects your roots, your needs, and the way you perceive yourself as a speaker of English, so you can own your confidence.

  • 1. Mindset & Language
  • 2. Overcoming Fear
  • 3. Overcoming limiting beliefs
  • 4. Confidence Practice
  • 5. Creating Your Vision
  • 6. Reprogramming your desired identity
  • 7. Power Speech
What students say about this module​:
If you don’t have confidence, it doesn’t matter how good your English is. Module Six helped me to realize the importance of confidence and pushing myself out of my comfort zone, to be able to achieve my goals and dreams that English can provide us with. This module is the foundation of understanding how to strengthen the muscle of your mind to achieve your goals.
Haruko

modules

The core part of New Sound consists of 10 modules with dozens of video lessons to be watched at your own pace and on your own time. It includes audio recordings, practice PDFs, quizzes, and more

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Module 1

Building Strong Foundations

This module will help you to start on a solid foundation by setting realistic goals, adopting manageable habits, and developing a productive mindset.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • What has been stopping you from succeeding and how to break that cycle.
  • How to stay consistent and motivated in your English learning journey.
  • A system for building strong and lasting speaking and learning habits.
  • High-performance English practice techniques and how to stop wasting your time.
  • My ultimate Pronunciation Confidence Method™ that has transformed how thousands of students learn English.

“We think that we only need to “study hard”, but this module goes deeper in understanding elements like goals, motivation, habits and mindset. This module will help you make a breakthrough in your English, and other areas of your life!"

Marta Abarca

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Module 2

Mastering Key Consonants [A]

Learn the essential foundations of pronunciation and speech sounds, and practice the different TH and R sounds.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • What speech sounds are, how to organize them in your brain, and how to analyze your speech and assess your progress
  • How to pronounce the different TH sounds in English
  • How to pronounce the different R sounds in English
  • Practice sheets, audio recordings, PDFs, listening exercises, and quizzes are included

“This module is like the motor that drives our speech. I learned about sounds I had never used before in English. It truly made everything so much clearer and played a MAJOR role in helping me to understand sounds!”

Lucile

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Module 3

Mastering Key Consonants [B]

Master some of the trickiest consonants in English: The L, Flap T and consonant clusters.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • How to pronounce the L consonant and the flap T
  • The most difficult (yet common) pronunciation challenges and how to overcome them
  • Consonant clusters in English
  • Effective consonant Sprint exercise to put everything into practice
  • Practice sheets, audio recordings, PDFs, listening exercises, and quizzes are included

“You will never hear phrases like “it is what it is” in the same way! I was shocked to discover so many amazing sounds like Flap T and the different Ls that I had never noticed before! The practice in this module helped me to understand how valuable studying these sounds can be for your speech.”

Senada Bejtovic

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Module 4

Mastering Key Vowels [A]

Identify and learn the secret ingredient to American English pronunciation, and how to pronounce the 3 ‘A’ sounds in English (yes, there is more than one!)

In this module you’ll learn:

  • How to identify and use primary stress in English
  • How to pronounce the Schwa sound and when to use it (the key to American pronunciation, rhythm, and comprehension)
  • How to pronounce open vowel sounds in English (æ as in ‘cat’ and ɑ as in ‘father’)
  • Practice sheets, audio recordings, PDFs, listening exercises, and quizzes are included

“I can finally hear and pronounce the difference between battle and bottle! The pronunciation modules had a huge impact on my speech, because I learned how to move my jaw in ways that helped me sound clearer. I was finally able to pronounce the difference between words that I always had a problem with. Another huge benefit is that learning these sounds will help you to understand native speakers even better!”

Marina Dorantes Ramirez

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Module 5

Module 5: Mastering Key Vowels [B]

Distinguish and pronounce similar vowels that often cause confusion and misunderstandings, so you can feel good when you say you’re going to the BEACH and not the other word. 😉

In this module you’ll learn:

  • How to distinguish and pronounce confusing vowel pairs such as sheep-ship, pool-pull, cap-cup-cop
  • How to identify and use primary stress in English
  • How to pronounce diphthongs in English
  • Effective vowel Sprint exercise to put everything into practice
  • Practice sheets, audio recordings, PDFs, listening exercises, and quizzes are included

“Module Four was invaluable. It helped me to understand why I had awkward situations in the past, like when I told someone I wanted to “pick up my food”, but they heard me say “pick up my foot”! With imitation and repetition exercises in the module, I learned how to make sounds that help me to speak even clearer.”

Paola Garcia Vega

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Module 6

The Fluent Mindset

Transform the way you think into the ultimate Fluent Mindset. Reframe what you’ve always thought about your English with tools and practice to make a lasting change.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • Practical tools to overcome the fear of speaking English
  • How to reframe limiting beliefs that have held you back until now
  • How to effectively practice your confidence
  • How to tap into your desired identity with useful exercises!
  • The unique speech practice that will give you power to express your full self in English

“I don't have words to express what I feel. What I learned is much more than fluency or the flow of speaking. It's about mindset, and I feel that so much is possible and everything is up to me if I decide I can do it.”

Agnieszka Kawka-Nowak

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Module 7

The Power of Prosody

Discover what prosody means, why it’s the key to communicating effectively, and how to become a more powerful and expressive speaker

In this module you’ll learn:

  • The elements of speech such as pitch, intonation, rhythm, and stress
  • What operative words are and how to deliver your message and keep listeners engaged
  • Practice sheets, audio recordings, speech exercises, PDFs, and quizzes are included

“Learning about prosody allowed me to understand the power that it has on our voice! Using prosody can help us to draw our listener’s attention, sound more natural, and deliver a message clearly!”

Jessica Anderson

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Module 8

Using the Power of Prosody

Take your prosody to the next level by exploring and owning more elements of prosody including tone of voice (it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it!), connected speech, intonation of questions, and shadowing exercises.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • How to use tone of voice, phrasing, connected speech and more for effective communication
  • Analyze speeches, monologues, and scenes to understand prosody in real speech
  • Practice sheets, audio recordings, speech exercises, PDFs, and quizzes are included

“Using the tools in Module Seven, I gained clarity on how to express different emotions through my voice and breath. I learned the importance of how tone of voice and prosody impacts our message, and now I can express myself much better, and understand situations with more clarity.”

Susy Flores

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Module 9

Discovering your Powerful Voice

Unlock more expression and power in your voice with breath techniques, vocal exercises, and more.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • How your voice and breath work together, and why this knowledge is critical for spoken communication
  • How to find your optimal speaking voice to avoid vocal abuse and strain
  • How to vary your intonation to sound expressive and engaging when speaking
  • What is vocal placement, and how and when to use it
  • Breathing and vocal exercises to keep a healthy and strong voice

“The module on our voice helped me to find and love my voice in English. Many of us don’t like our English voice because it’s so different. However, going through this module gave me permission to express myself in English and see my voice as a GIFT. It made me feel alive. It was so freeing!”

Mercia Granja

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Module 10

Path to Limitless Fluency

Use the techniques you’ve been taught to improve not only your pronunciation, but your grammar, vocabulary, and overall fluency to reach the next level.

In this module you’ll learn:

  • How to overcome grammar challenges using the Pronunciation Confidence Method™
  • How to boost your active vocabulary in the most effective way
  • How body language can enhance your communication in English
  • How to improve your listening skills
  • How to evaluate your fluency needs and level up beyond New Sound

“Module 10 has helped me understand exactly what I need to focus on, and I no longer feel confused! I finished this final module feeling so happy and supported, because I know exactly what I need to do to improve! Above all, I have learned how to be a better communicator.”

Szilvia Ragalyi

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