This resource supports TESOL preservice and in-service teachers and curriculum designers in teaching pronunciation more effectively. Laurie Bauer examines the patterns of pronunciation found in English, comments on common errors made by learners, provides advice on what must be taught and what can be allowed to pass, and offers commentary on which parts of the curriculum are necessary for beginners, and which are of value only to advanced students. Part I introduces the phonetic background; Part II covers phonetics in more detail ; Part III covers phonology ; and Part IV covers spelling . The helpful content can be tailored to one's teaching needs and will support an educator's efforts to teach pronunciation seriously, whether it is a matter of pronouncing particular vowels accurately or knowing how to interpret the spelling system to get at the appropriate pronunciation.
Language
English
Pages
188
Format
Paperback
Release
December 28, 2023
ISBN 13
9781032607948
English Phonetics, Phonology and Spelling for the English Language Teacher (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series)
This resource supports TESOL preservice and in-service teachers and curriculum designers in teaching pronunciation more effectively. Laurie Bauer examines the patterns of pronunciation found in English, comments on common errors made by learners, provides advice on what must be taught and what can be allowed to pass, and offers commentary on which parts of the curriculum are necessary for beginners, and which are of value only to advanced students. Part I introduces the phonetic background; Part II covers phonetics in more detail ; Part III covers phonology ; and Part IV covers spelling . The helpful content can be tailored to one's teaching needs and will support an educator's efforts to teach pronunciation seriously, whether it is a matter of pronouncing particular vowels accurately or knowing how to interpret the spelling system to get at the appropriate pronunciation.