AE Live 20.4 - Understanding What You're Hearing: Pronunciation Features for Listening Comprehension

Presenter: Paula Runnals
Pronunciation instruction is often done with the aim to improve the productive skill of speaking. However, not all teachers and students make the connection between pronunciation and improved listening skills. If students' awareness of the features of English pronunciation is increased, then their ability to listen effectively increases as well. This presentation will focus on how to teach the features of English pronunciation that will help students improve their listening skills. Together, we will examine pronunciation topics such as connected speech/linking, thought groups (chunking and pausing), sentence stress, reduced syllables, and rhythm.
To learn more English or to get additional resources for English language teaching, see:
/ americanenglishatstate
/ americanenglishforeduc...
americanenglish.state.gov
openenglishprograms.org