skilldevelopment.cpe@lpu.co.in

What you'll learn

A 30-hour certification program designed to reduce MTI, refine pronunciation, and develop clear, confident, globally intelligible English for academic and professional success. Learning Outcomes: Identify and reduce common MTI patterns. Pronounce vowel and consonant sounds accurately. Apply correct stress, rhythm, and intonation. Improve clarity in professional communication. Self-monitor and correct pronunciation errors confidently.

  • This session introduces the difference between accent and pronunciation and explains the concept of Mother Tongue Influence (MTI). Participants analyze common Indian MTI patterns and record a diagnostic speech sample to assess their current pronunciation level.
  • Learners explore the features of a neutral/global English accent and identify common pronunciation errors among Indian speakers. Guided drills and corrective techniques are practiced to improve clarity and intelligibility.
  • This session focuses on short and long vowel sounds, correct mouth positioning, and articulation techniques. Listening and repetition drills help learners build accuracy and sound distinction.
  • Participants practice diphthongs and commonly confused consonant pairs such as v/w and r/l. Minimal pair exercises and guided drills strengthen sound discrimination and pronunciation clarity.
  • This lecture targets challenging sounds such as t/th, s/sh, and z/j. Learners are introduced to basic IPA symbols and tongue placement techniques to enhance articulation accuracy.
  • Participants learn rules of word stress and techniques for dividing syllables correctly. Practical exercises improve pronunciation accuracy and natural speech rhythm.
  • This session explains the difference between content and function words and how stress impacts meaning. Rhythm drills help learners develop natural and fluent speech patterns.
  • Learners identify frequent stress errors made by Indian speakers and practice corrected patterns through guided reading passages and structured feedback sessions.
  • This lecture develops understanding of rising and falling intonation patterns. Participants practice pitch variation to improve expressiveness and effective communication.
  • Learners practice linking sounds, reducing unnecessary pauses, and improving overall speech flow. Drills focus on achieving clarity, smoothness, and conversational fluency.
  • This session enhances expressive speaking through voice modulation, tone variation, and emphasis techniques for impactful communication.
  • Participants analyze their individual pronunciation patterns and work on correcting regional influences through targeted drills and personalized feedback.
  • Learners practice transitioning from slow to natural speaking speed using shadowing techniques to improve fluency, rhythm, and confidence.
  • This session integrates pronunciation skills into real-life contexts through news/business script reading and structured extempore speaking activities.
  • The final session includes role plays, mock interviews, and a comprehensive speech assessment. Participants receive individualized feedback and a personalized improvement roadmap.

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Hardeep Singh
Assistant Professor

A seasoned academician with 9 years of experience, he specializes in English and Communication Skills across diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. From April 2022 to January 2025, he served as Head of the Department of Verbal Ability at Lovely Professional University, where he streamlined academic operations, mentored faculty, and refined instructional strategies to enhance student learning outcomes. He was an active member of the core accreditation teams for NAAC and NBA, contributing significantly to institutional quality assurance processes. In addition to teaching English Language Proficiency to international students, he conducted placement training and communication workshops. He has authored more than half a dozen research publications in reputed journals and conferences, reflecting his commitment to academic scholarship and innovation in communication studies. He was honored with the Best Teacher Award in 2017, 2019, and 2025 for his teaching excellence. Furthermore, he chaired the Curriculum Development Committee and contributed to academic publishing as Chief Editor of LENS (CPE magazine) and Editor of ENSEMBLE (Indian Science Congress newsletter).