- Pronunciation of Pronouns in Sentences
  - Stressed or Unstressed Pronouns
    - Importance of Stress in Communication
      - Example: Presentation to a New Team
        - Audience Expects Personal Information
        - Stress on "Name" Leads to More Details
        - Standard Pattern: "My name is..."
    - Video Clip Confirmation
      - Repetition of Sentence Patterns
      - Pronunciation Affects Meaning
  - Definition and Types of Stress
    - Word Stress
      - Intensity or Loudness of Syllables
    - Sentence Stress
      - Certain Syllables Stressed within Phrases
      - At Least One Stressed Word per Sentence
      - Techniques for Emphasizing Words
        - Volume
        - Duration
        - Pitch
  - Challenges for English Learners
    - Differences Between Native and Non-Native Speech
      - Uniformity in Chinese vs. Variability in English
      - Sound Units Create Flow in English
    - Illustration with Adults and Kids
      - Adults Represent Stressed Syllables
      - Kids Represent Unstressed Syllables
      - Time Span Between Stressed Syllables Remains Constant
  - Determining the Most Important Word or Syllable
    - Speaker's Intention
      - Example: "I didn't say he stole the money"
        - Different Stress Leads to Different Meanings
        - Emphasis on "I," "He," or Other Words
  - Guidelines for Stressing Words
    - Is It New or Old Information?
    - Is There a Contrast Being Made?
    - Does It Reflect an Opinion or Special Meaning?
  - Examples of Stress in Context
    - Nouns Usually Stressed When Introducing New Information
    - Pronouns Rarely Stressed as They Represent Old Information
    - Specific Examples
      - "My TV, first of all. It's a large one."
      - "My mother has inherited some land."
      - "This expedition will explore one of the most hostile bodies."
      - "Are there any questions? Have you got some money?"
  - Exceptions and Special Cases
    - "Some People Believe in Life After Death"
      - New Information and Personal Opinion
    - "She's not just any actress. She's one of the best."
      - Contrast and Emphasis
    - "You can book a guided tour for your school group anytime we're open."
      - Anytime as a Stressed Word
  - Exercise for Consolidation
    - Rules Are Not Meant to Be Memorized
    - Introduction to Recognizing Stress Phenomena