For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to note which websites you used.

(Review the Internet Primer section of this OLC for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability of information on any website.)

http://www.faceweb.okanagan.bc.ca/pron/
English Pronunciation
This website offers examples of English pronunciation, including sounds that may be difficult for speakers of other languages.

http://esl.about.com/homework/esl/cs/pronunciation/
Pronunciation
This website features many links to websites about pronunciation, particularly useful for speakers of other languages.

http://www.m-w.com/help/pronguide.htm
Merriam-Webster Pronunciation Guide
This is a detailed explanation of pronunciation of English words, and the article provides a pronunciation legend that is used in the online dictionary.

http://www.bartleby.com/61/12.html
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language Pronunciation Key
This is the pronunciation key for the online dictionary.

Option:
As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you used by answering the following questions:

1			What is the URL or address for this site?
2			Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate that here.)

Describe the website, and react to the content of the website.

3			Write down the URL of the website or websites you explored for this assignment. If you selected more than one, you may compare the sites. Which one was the easiest to navigate? Which one had the most useful information? Which one would you come back to for further information, or recommend to others?
4			Is this site effective, in your opinion?
5			If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what elements would you recommend to make it better?
6			How does this information support the readings in your textbook?
7			Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration with any aspect of this assignment?