Intonation in English
15 concepts in English Pronunciation, in level order. Open one to read how it works and try practice items.
Absolute Beginner
- Intonation in yes/no questions The rise that makes a statement a question.
Beginner
- Sentence rhythm and polite intonation Sounding polite rather than abrupt when you ask.
Pre-Intermediate
- Intonation in wh- questions Falling intonation on wh- questions, and stress on the question word.
Intermediate
- Intonation in question tags Rising to ask, falling to check.
Upper-Intermediate
- Intonation and sentence rhythm The tune and the beat of a sentence together.
- Intonation for showing interest Sounding engaged rather than flat.
- Sentence rhythm and intonation Rhythm and tune in longer stretches.
- Word stress and intonation Where the stress falls, and what the tune adds.
Advanced
- Identifying attitudes through intonation Hearing stance in the tune.
- Intonation and linking in exclamations The tune of surprise and emphasis.
- Intonation in cleft sentences Placing the focus with the voice.
Advanced Plus
- Sentence intonation with adverbs How an adverb changes the tune.
- Stress and intonation The two together, over longer stretches.
- Stress and intonation in long numbers Saying figures so they are heard correctly.
Proficiency
- Intonation and implied meaning The tune that changes what a sentence means.