This is a professional development course for
teachers of English to speakers of other languages. The purpose is to develop
your understanding of the English sound system and to develop your skill as a
teacher in developing appropriate tasks for the classroom that enhances the
learners' ability to understand and be understood.
- The course has twelve sessions. We have used a combination of tasks in each session: readings, interactions with units from First Century Christianity, Vol II: Developing Pronunciation Skills, learning reflections, and group discussions.
- ·Each session takes approximately five hours.
Table of Contents:
- Pronunciation Teaching in Perspective
- Segmentals and Suprasegmentals
- The Role of Native Language
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Pedagogical Principles
- The Sound System and Grammar
- The Sound System and Orthography
- Identifying the Phonological Core
- Noticing Phonological Features
- Integrating Pronunciation into Study Units
- Common Problem Areas
- Self-Monitoring Strategies
