The pronunciation exercises have been created to complement the readings in Academic Listening Encounters Life in Society: Reading Study Skills Writing by Kristine Brown & Susan Hood, Cambridge University Press, 2002.

There is a pronunciation exercise using video and text available for each reading. The word list for each reading is listed below each title. These pronunciation exercises are accessible by clicking on the links below.

You can also record and listen to your voice after viewing each lesson, by using the Vocaroo recorder. You need a microphone attached to your computer in order to record your voice. You can right-click to download mp3 and mp4 files onto your iPod, mobile phone or iPad.

Cultural Differences Subcultures Telecommunication Employment
  1. Sociologist
  2. Worldview
  3. Material (adj)
  4. Artefacts
  5. Non-material
  6. Homogeneous
  7. Tolerant
  8. Gradually
  9. Materialism
  10. Conservatio
  1. Subculture
  2. Phenomenon
  3. Express
  4. The global village
  5. Cult
  6. Quasi-religious
  7. Charismatic
  8. Dissatisfied
  9. Brainwashing
  10. Disorientation
  1. Information revolution
  2. Trivial
  3. Mundane
  4. Overhear
  5. Counteract
  6. Isolated
  7. Alienated
  8. Intrude
  9. Surveillance
  10. Scenario
  1. Telecommute
  2. Typical
  3. Work ethic
  4. Segment
  5. Self-direction
  6. Leisure
  7. Sufficient
  8. Foresee
  9. Occupy
  10. Advancement

 

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