"Pronunciation is a much more important and pervasive feature of communication than is generally recognized. It is the crucial starting point for all spoken language, since thoughts must be articulated in sound in order to be heard and so to become a message that can be communicated to another person." (Pennington & Rogerson-Revell [1], 2019)
What are common pronunciation challenges that German learners face when learning English? How can teachers assist them in overcoming these difficulties?
During this seminar, we will review phonetic and prosodic features of English(es), exploring methods to help learners recognise, comprehend and produce authentic speech sound patterns and the English rhythm. Additionally, we will assess coursebook materials and the established curriculum to discover engaging and effective approaches for teaching and practising pronunciation in the communicative EFL classroom.
[1] Pennington, Martha C., and Pamela Rogerson-Revell. English Pronunciation Teaching and Research: Contemporary Perspectives, Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2019.
- Dozent/in: Anni Müller