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Record Nr.

UNINA9910794449003321

Autore

Yoshida Marla

Titolo

Beyond repeat after me : a guide to teaching english language pronunciation / / Marla Yoshida

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Alexandria, Virginia : , : TESOL International Association, , 2016

ISBN

1-942799-47-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (195 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

428.24071

Soggetti

English language - Pronunciation - Study and teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Introduction to teaching pronunciation -- Some basic concepts of phonology -- The articulatory system -- The consonants of American English -- The vowels of American English -- Pronunciation of some word endings -- Teaching consonants and vowels -- Syllables and word stress -- Rhythm -- Thought groups and prominence -- Intonation -- Connected speech -- Teaching the musical aspects of pronunciation -- Different places, different learners -- Spelling, sounds, and phonics -- Final thoughts -- Resources -- Glossary -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents essential concepts that teachers need to guide their students toward clearly intelligible pronunciation and more effective communication skills. Based on a sound theoretical background, the book presents practical, imaginative ways to teach and practice pronunciation that go beyond simple "Repeat after me." This  book offers insights for adapting teaching techniques to a range of students and teaching situations: children or adults, beginners or advanced students, and learners worldwide, whether in English-speaking countries or areas where students seldom hear English outside of class.