English Teaching

ELT365 · Day 191 — Pronunciation in Productive Work

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Idea — Pronunciation matters for intelligibility — can the listener understand? Not native-likeness, but enough accuracy to prevent communication breakdown.

Example — A mispronounced vowel (‘ship’/’sheep’) may cause confusion; a non-native accent rarely does. Teach what blocks communication.

Try — Choose three pronunciation points relevant to your learners’ L1. For each, identify one minimal pair. Drill chorally, then individually.


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