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German Pronunciation: Sounds, Rhythm & Intonation with AI Feedback

Umlauts, ch, r; record and get AI corrections

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About this course

This course is designed for anyone wishing to improve their German pronunciation, from beginners to more advanced learners. Through practical modules and numerous exercises, you will explore specific German sounds, such as umlauts, the 'ch' sound, and the 'r'. You will learn to master the correct rhythm and intonation for more effective communication. Integrated artificial intelligence analyzes your voice recordings, providing targeted feedback on areas for improvement.

Course contents

5 modules · 28 lessons · 2h 59m

1 The Vowel System and Umlauts
Master German vowels and the three fundamental umlauts. 6 lessons · 38 min
  1. Welcome and How to Use the AI
    Introduction to the course and setup of the AI voice analysis tool.    6 min
  2. Long vs. Short Vowels
    Understand how vowel duration changes the meaning of words.    7 min
  3. The Magic of Ä
    How to position your mouth to correctly pronounce the A-umlaut.    6 min
  4. Rounding the Ö
    A technique for producing the O-umlaut sound starting from an 'e'.    6 min
  5. The Whistle of the Ü
    Lip positioning for the U-umlaut starting from the 'i' sound.    6 min
  6. Diphthongs: ei, au, eu
    Correctly pronounce combinations of two vowels without breaking them apart.    7 min
2 The Challenges: 'ch' and 'r'
Articulate the most characteristic and difficult German consonant sounds. 6 lessons · 39 min
  1. The Soft 'ch' Sound (Ich-Laut)
    Articulate the palatal fricative sound after front vowels.    7 min
  2. The Hard 'ch' Sound (Ach-Laut)
    Produce the deep guttural sound after back vowels.    7 min
  3. The 'r' at the Beginning of Words
    Learn the uvular trill 'r' typical of standard German.    6 min
  4. The Vocalized 'r'
    Pronounce the 'r' at the end of words as an almost imperceptible vowel.    6 min
  5. The Final 'er' Combination
    Master the typical sound of German suffixes as found in 'Mutter'.    6 min
  6. Intensive Training with AI
    A practice session focused solely on 'ch' and 'r' with immediate feedback.    7 min
3 Consonants and Sibilants
Perfect the consonant sounds that create the German sonic identity. 6 lessons · 37 min
  1. Voiceless and Voiced 's'
    Distinguish when 's' should be pronounced like a buzzing mosquito or a soft breath.    6 min
  2. The 'sch' Sound
    Correctly articulate the slippery German 'sch'.    6 min
  3. The 'st' and 'sp' Clusters
    Pronounce 'st' and 'sp' at the beginning of words using the 'sch' sound.    6 min
  4. Final-Obstruent Devoicing (Auslautverhärtung)
    Why 'Tag' ends with a 'k' sound and 'Bad' with a 't' sound.    7 min
  5. The Aspirated 'h'
    Learn when the 'h' is clearly audible and when it only serves to lengthen the vowel.    6 min
  6. The 'z' and 'v/w'
    Avoid common mistakes between 'v' sounding like 'f' and 'w' sounding like 'v'.    6 min
4 Rhythm and Word Stress
Give German words the right beat and correct emphasis. 5 lessons · 32 min
  1. The Main Word Stress
    Identify the syllable that carries the weight of the word in German.    6 min
  2. Separable and Inseparable Prefixes
    How stress shifts in compound verbs and changes their meaning.    7 min
  3. The 'Staccato' Rhythm
    Understand the rhythmic nature of German based on strong accents.    6 min
  4. Compound Words
    Manage stress in very long German compound words.    7 min
  5. Rhythm Exercise with AI
    Read short sentences following a metronome while receiving AI feedback.    6 min
5 Intonation and Sentence Melody
Move from pronouncing single words to the fluency of natural speech. 5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Declarative Sentences and Final Fall
    The falling intonation typical of statements in German.    6 min
  2. Questions: Yes/No vs. W-Questions
    Distinguish the melody between closed and open questions.    7 min
  3. The Glottal Stop
    The small glottal click that separates words starting with a vowel.    6 min
  4. Fluency and Linking
    How to link words without losing the clarity of individual sounds.    7 min
  5. Complete Final Analysis
    Recording a full paragraph and reviewing critical points with the AI.    7 min
Final project

My First German Monologue

Record a short personal introduction (60-90 seconds) including words with umlauts, 'ch', and 'r' sounds, while paying attention to the intonation of questions and statements.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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