Pronunciation - what is the best way to teach pronunciation?
Should teachers focus on the various stress points or feel the throat for the sounding Please share your tips and tricks
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Itβs all about regular listening practice. They need to listen to correct pronunciation regularly and then they parrot it.
First of all, I believe that proper pronunciation should be taught by a native speaker or non-native speaker who is keen on different accents, knows everything about them, and practices them regularly. There are a lot of native speakers of English around the world but the thing is, students demand a Standard accent either British or American.
Focus on phonemes. speak slowly. Students should Listening to podcasts, it is a great step to perfecting pronunciation and encourage them to read aloud and record themselves.
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I agree mouth position is very important. I think it's also important to see your teacher. While learning French I learned so much looking at my tutor's face. Watch how they are pronouncing the words.
I believe teachers should focus on phonemes ,also tryin g tongue twisters and speaking slowly not fast so students can hear and understand the way the words are pronounced .
I like yo use youtube videos of professional linguists my students can watch and then we practice
A combination of listening,imitation and corrective feedback.Utilize audio resource,practice drills and encourage students to mimic speakers.
1.Use phonics activities to teach pronunciation. ... 2. Use mouth positions and tongue twisters to teach pronunciation. ... 3. Teaching minimal pairs. ... 4. Shadowing. ... 5. Encourage your students to practice in front of a mirror. ... 6. Use fun pronunciation games. ... 7. Phoneme isolation.
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Hi My first advice is watching TV series and listening podcasts. In addition buying favourite books in English Best regards
- Which phrases do you find useful when making small talk in English?
Describe a specific situation where you will need to make small talk.
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I like to check in with my students about how theyβve been since our last class. This not only gives us a chance to practice small talk but also allows me to tailor the session to their individual experiences. E.g. Before we jump into todayβs lesson, how was your weekend?
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"The dark side of the light chasers" By Debbie Ford. Simple and easy to understand for an intermediate-level student. (Self-growth)
