Pronunciation and intonation

Mastery of the phonological system is fundamental to communicative competence, necessitating precise articulation of phonemes and adherence to suprasegmental features such as stress and intonation. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to minimize L1 interference to ensure intelligibility and convey meaning through accurate accentuation. Assessment focuses on the production of pure vowels, the distinct articulation of consonants, and the application of linking phenomena in continuous speech.