Introduction to week 2: vowels

The English language has a number of vowels. Vowels can be described according to four properties. Watch Laura Rupp explain more. You need to understand the information provided by the video in order to be able to work on your English vowels.

The video will also outline the learning objectives for this week: you will read about the influence of vowels on intelligibility, you will practise English vowel sounds, and you will reflect on the progress that you have made.