Lesson Planning for Teaching Pronunciation | CU Experts

Overview

This entry on lesson planning for teaching pronunciation presents a communicative framework for engaging learners in the study of English pronunciation. Historically, the role of pronunciation in language teaching has varied from nonexistent to prominent, depending on the preferred teaching method of the decade. It is currently widely accepted that being intelligible is necessary for successful communication, but in most cases attaining the pronunciation of a native speaker is an unrealistic and unnecessary goal. This framework incorporates a balanced approach to teaching pronunciation, which affords learners the opportunity to analyze features of pronunciation and practice with increasing independence.