Exploring Intonation Patterns in English

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This chapter explores key intonation patterns in English, emphasizing the distinctions between stressed and unstressed words, along with styles like upspeak and sarcasm. The speaker invites listeners to incorporate these patterns into their own speaking style and offers practical tips for enhancing their intonation skills.

We’re revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast.

In this podcast episode I elaborate on how to practice it effectively and integrate it into your day-to-day speech.

Because forming a sentence is not enough. And making the right sounds isn’t enough. It’s the intonation that determines the meaning of the sentence: is it a question or a statement? Is it a joke and you’re just being sarcastic? This is also where culture and your inner feelings are thrown into the mix. Intonation conveys ALL of that.

To do that you need to know how to practice! This is why I also share my most effective practice techniques that I’ve used myself and with my students, that are going to help you improve your intonation and deliver your message in a clear way.

If you haven’t listened to my previous episode about American intonation, don’t miss out on it: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/12/

How not to be monotone when speaking English: https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/intonation-pitch/