Beyond repeat after me : teaching pronunciation to English learners / Marla Tritch Yoshida.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yoshida, Marla Tritch, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Pronunciation--Study and teaching.

English language.

Physical Description:

vi, 188 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Virginia : Tesol Press, [2016]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-188).

ISBN:

9781942799467

1942799462

OCLC:

964303753