ɪntrədəkʃən tu fənɛtɪks

Welcome to this module of phonetics.  Be sure to make a Post in your blog with the title "[ɪntrədəkʃən tu fənɛtɪks]" BUT IN LETTERS!!!

For each of the tasks of this blog you have to post something, be sure to number your tasks.

TASK 1
Find at least 3 definitions of phonetics. Post them, be sure to say where did you get the information.  After the definitions, write your own definition taking into account what the other definitions have in common.

TASK 2
Which are the three main divisions of Phonetics.  Write a definition for each one.

TASK 3
Which part of phonetics do this pictures and videos share?

This is how we produce sounds.  According to the graphic above, can you say which parts of the vocal tract we use to produce these sounds?

[k], as in cat
[p], as in put
[m], as in man
[g], as in goat
[t], as in take

According to the video which are the main parts involved in the creation of vowel sounds?


TASK 4

Which part of phonetics is this task related to?

Watch this video and answer the questions.


How is a sound produced?

How do humans create vibrations in order to produce sounds with their vocal tract?

In which form does sound energy travel?

What type of wave is sound and what is its characteristic?

Through which mediums can sound travel?

Where do the waves of sound travel the quickest?



TASK 5
The study of the reception and perception of speech sounds by the listener is called ____________________.

Sound waves are converted in to vibration again when they enter our ears.  Which is the order of the organs of how sound travels in our ear?





TASK 6

Congratulations you have finished today's work.  Please write in a very brief paragraph what you have learned today.