 Hello, this unit discusses the major properties of the sound system of early modern English, the period that lasted from 1500 to 1700. In particular, we will look at the early modern English vowels and consonants. We will repeat the central implications of the great vowel shift and will eventually attempt to read early modern English texts, in what is referred to as original pronunciation. We recommend to start with the virtual session where you can find all necessary details about the early modern English sound system, including the vast amount of auditory examples. Make use of these examples and most importantly, try on your own. As a default guide, you can also use the question sheet. The mastery worksheet, a listening task, takes up many of these examples and presents them for identification, not easy but manageable after the virtual session. The practical has one main goal, reading Shakespeare in what is called original pronunciation. And with all the material in this unit, we are sure you will manage.