Description
Objective:
To introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Russian pronunciation and help them develop correct pronunciation habits.
Lesson Plan:
1. Introduction to Russian Sounds (5 minutes):
- Explain to the student that Russian pronunciation is largely phonetic, meaning each letter usually corresponds to a specific sound.
- Introduce the Russian alphabet and its sounds, highlighting differences from English sounds.
- Use aids to demonstrate the pronunciation of each letter and its equivalent sound in English if available.
. Consonant Pronunciation (7 minutes):
- Focus on the pronunciation of Russian consonants, emphasizing any unique or challenging sounds.
- Practice pronouncing individual consonant sounds, providing examples of words containing those sounds.
- Conduct a repetition exercise where the student repeats after the tutor to practice pronouncing consonant sounds correctly.
3. Vowel Pronunciation (7 minutes):
- Introduce the Russian vowel sounds, emphasizing their clarity and length.
- Explain the concept of vowel reduction in unstressed syllables and how it affects pronunciation.
- Provide examples of words with stressed and unstressed syllables to illustrate vowel pronunciation.
- Engage in a drill exercise where the student practices pronouncing vowel sounds in various words.
4. Word Stress and Intonation (4 minutes):
- Explain the importance of word stress in Russian and how it affects the meaning and pronunciation of words.
- Demonstrate how to identify stressed syllables in words and practice saying them with proper intonation.
- Engage in a short dialogue or sentence exercise where the student practices placing stress on the correct syllables.
5. Conclusion (2 minutes):
- Summarize the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of regular practice for improving pronunciation.
- Encourage the student to continue practicing pronunciation outside of the lesson.
- Thank the student for their participation and conclude the lesson.
Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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