Pronunciation Pedagogy and Theory
Pronunciation Pedagogy and Theory

Author: Joan Morley

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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This collection of essays on pronunciation theory and practice as it relates to second language instruction includes: "Pronunciation Assessment in the ESL/EFL Curriculum" (Janet Goodwin, Donna Brinton, Marianne Celce-Murcia); "Empowering Students with Predictive Skills" (Wayne B. Dickerson); "Intonation: A Navigation Guide for the Listener" (Judy B. Gilbert); "Some Perspectives on Accent: Range of Voice Quality Variation, the Periphery, and Focusing" (John H. Esling); "A Multidimensional Curriculum Design for Speech-Pronunciation Instruction" (Joan Morley); "Recent Research in L2 Phonology: Implications for Practice" (Martha C. Pennington); and "The Effects of Pronunciation Teaching" (George Yule, Doris Macdonald). (MSE)

Teaching Pronunciation
Teaching Pronunciation

Author: Marianne Celce-Murcia

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-10-13

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 9780521406949

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This course includes an overview of current theory and practice. The paperback edition offers current and prospective teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy, drawing on current theory and practice. The text provides an overview of teaching issues from the perspective of different methodologies and second language acquisition research. It has a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, and contains insights into how this sound system intersects with listening, morphology, and spelling. It also contains diagnostic tools, assessment measures, and suggestions for syllabus design. Discussion questions encourage readers to draw on their personal language learning/teaching experiences as they assimilate the contents of each chapter. Follow-up exercises guide teachers in developing a range of classroom activities within a communicative framework.

English Pronunciation Teaching and Research
English Pronunciation Teaching and Research

Author: Martha C. Pennington

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-09-07

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 113747677X

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This book offers contemporary perspectives on English pronunciation teaching and research in the context of increasing multilingualism and English as an international language. It reviews current theory and practice in pronunciation pedagogy, language learning, language assessment, and technological developments, and presents an expanded view of pronunciation in communication, education, and employment. Its eight chapters provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of pronunciation and the linguistic and social functions it fulfils. Topics include pronunciation in first and second language acquisition; instructional approaches and factors impacting teachers’ curriculum decisions; methods for assessing pronunciation; the use of technology for pronunciation teaching, learning, and testing; pronunciation issues of teachers who are second-language speakers; and applications of pronunciation research and pedagogy in L1 literacy and speech therapy, forensic linguistics, and health, workplace, and political communication. The chapters also critically examine the research base supporting specific teaching approaches and identify research gaps in need of further investigation. This rigorous work will provide an invaluable resource for teachers and teacher educators; in addition to researchers in the fields of applied linguistics, phonology and communication.

Key Issues in the Teaching of Spanish Pronunciation
Key Issues in the Teaching of Spanish Pronunciation

Author: Rajiv Rao

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-24

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1317356292

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Key Issues in the Teaching of Spanish Pronunciation: From Description to Pedagogy is a resource that encourages Spanish teachers and curriculum designers to increase their incorporation of pronunciation into the classroom. Combining theory and practical guidance, it will help language practitioners integrate the teaching of Spanish pronunciation with confidence and effectiveness. The international group of scholars across its 15 chapters is made up of individuals with well-established research records and training in best pedagogical practices. Key features: A range of topics including vowels, various classes of consonants, prosody, the use of technology, the role of orthography, the importance of both perception and production, individual learner differences, and teacher training; Overviews of descriptive, empirical, and acquisition-based research associated with each aspect of the Spanish sound system; Guidance on the difficulties that teachers face when incorporating the teaching of pronunciation into the classroom; Clear explanations of concepts, accompanied by an abundance of concrete examples and references; Multiple sample activities and lesson plans tailored to different levels and backgrounds of students; A bilingual glossary of terms to help the content reach the widest audience possible. Written in a clear and accessible manner, Key Issues in the Teaching of Spanish Pronunciation is an essential resource for teachers of Spanish at all levels. It is also an excellent reference book for researchers and both undergraduate and graduate university students interested in Spanish phonetics and language acquisition.

Foreign Language Pronunciation, from Theory to Practice
Foreign Language Pronunciation, from Theory to Practice

Author: Zdena Kráľová

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2021-09-16

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1527574881

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This book comprehensively deals with foreign language pronunciation. It considers several essential issues, including the relationship between native and foreign language pronunciations, the problems of non-native learners when learning foreign language pronunciation and the factors that can positively or negatively affect its learning. The book analyses foreign language pronunciation from both the linguistic and pedagogical points of view. It will thus appeal to all foreign language learners, teachers, linguists, and methodologists.

Pronunciation Fundamentals
Pronunciation Fundamentals

Author: Tracey M. Derwing

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9027268592

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The emergence of empirical approaches to L2 pronunciation research and teaching is a powerful fourth wave in the history of the field. Authored by two leading proponents of evidence-based instruction, this volume surveys both foundational and cutting-edge empirical work and pinpoints its ramifications for pedagogy. The authors begin by tracing the history of pronunciation instruction and explicating L2 phonetic learning processes. Subsequent chapters explore the themes, strengths, and ethical problems of the field through the lens of the intelligibility principle. The importance of error gravity, and the need for assessment and individualized instruction are highlighted, and the role of L2 accents in social contexts is probed. Material readily available elsewhere has been omitted in favour of an emphasis on the how, why, and when of pronunciation instruction. Anyone with an interest in L2 pronunciation–especially graduate students, language teachers, and experienced researchers–will find much value in this indispensible resource.

Phonetics, Phonology & Pronunciation for the Language Classroom
Phonetics, Phonology & Pronunciation for the Language Classroom

Author: Charles Hall

Publisher: Red Globe Press

Published: 2017-01-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1137554681

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This lively, interactive book tackles an often intimidating subject with humour and enthusiasm, providing language teachers with the essential knowledge they need to teach pronunciation to speakers of other languages. Blending applied linguistics theory with practical experience of the classroom, this is an indispensable companion for teachers.

Pronunciation Myths
Pronunciation Myths

Author: Linda Grant

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2014-02-21

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0472035169

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This volume was conceived as a "best practices" resource for pronunciation and speaking teachers in the way that Vocabulary Myths by Keith S. Folse is one for reading and vocabulary teachers. Like others in the Myths series, this book combines research with good pedagogical practices. The book opens with a Prologue by Linda Grant (author of the Well Said textbook series), which reviews the last four decades of pronunciation teaching, the differences between accent and intelligibility, the rudiments of the English sound system, and other factors related to the ways that pronunciation is learned and taught. The myths challenged in this book are: § Once you’ve been speaking a second language for years, it’s too late to change your pronunciation. (Derwing and Munro) § Pronunciation instruction is not appropriate for beginning-level learners. (Zielinski and Yates) § Pronunciation teaching has to establish in the minds of language learners a set of distinct consonant and vowel sounds. (Field) § Intonation is hard to teach. (Gilbert) § Students would make better progress if they just practiced more. (Grant) § Accent reduction and pronunciation instruction are the same thing. (Thomson) § Teacher training programs provide adequate preparation in how to teach pronunciation (Murphy). The book concludes with an Epilogue by Donna M. Brinton, who synthesizes some of the best practices explored in the volume.

Pronunciation Games
Pronunciation Games

Author: Mark Hancock

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-12-07

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780521467353

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Pronunciation Games is a photocopiable resource book for use with students of elementary to proficiency level.

The Handbook of English Pronunciation
The Handbook of English Pronunciation

Author: Marnie Reed

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-02-12

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1119055261

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The Handbook of English Pronunciation presents a comprehensive exploration of English pronunciation with essential topics for applied linguistics researchers and teachers, including language acquisition, varieties of English, historical perspectives, accent’s changing role, and connections to discourse, technology, and pedagogy. Provides thorough descriptions of all elements of English pronunciation Features contributions from a global list of authors, reflecting the finest scholarship available Explores a careful balance of issues and topics important to both researchers and teachers Provides a historical understanding of the importance of pronunciation and examines some of the major ways English is pronounced today throughout the world Considers practical concerns about how research and practice interact in teaching pronunciation in the classroom