How to Teach English Pronunciation
If you want to teach English pronunciation, you have to first come up with a plan about how you want your lessons to progress. Will you be breaking the students into groups? Also know that students tend to learn well from educators who remain consistent. Make a schedule and try to keep up with it.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet access
- Library access
- Language lab and audio equipment
- Audio books
- CD player
- MP3 player
- Cassette player
- VHS
- Cable TV
Instructions
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Have students listen to audio recordings. Teach English pronunciation by having your students listen to audio recordings. Be sure they practice what they hear aloud. Recordings can be of virtually anything, within reason, that gets them attuned to pitch, intonation and phonological distinctions.
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Practice the English alphabet and vowel system. There are approximately 16 different vowel sounds in the English language. The most common vowel sound is called a "schwa." The schwa basically has to do with how loud or soft a vowel spoken.
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Use alliteration. Alliteration is a term used to describe the repetition of a particular consonant within a sentence or phrase. A good game for the classroom is to have students participate practicing particular paragraphs of alliteration. They can also practice tongue twisters, too.
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Watch television at home or in the classroom. Watching news anchors or other figures on TV often helps students speak more clearly and concisely. Students feel less inhibited when they try to practice pronunciation alone. To ensure the students are practicing at home, have them make notes or generate a journal.
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Used timed role play. Practice simple dramatic sketches in the classroom to help teach English pronunciation effectively. If students feel comfortable enough, have them practice different dialects of English pronunciation. They can try different American accents, for example. The trick with this type of exercise is to get them comfortable enough to make mistakes.
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Tips & Warnings
Invite other students into your classroom.
Have your students talk with native English speakers as often as possible. Reward those who participate regularly and encourage those who are shy to talk, as well.
Communication problems can arise between culturally diverse groups.
