TESL Canada Journal · 2002 · 25 citations · 3 references
Second Language LearningAdult Esl StudentsMultilingualismClassroom TechniqueLanguage EducationEducationEsl DesignLanguage LearningSecond Language AcquisitionPhoneticsLanguage AcquisitionAdult Esl LearnersLanguage StudiesEnglish As A Second LanguageForeign Language LearningSpeech PerceptionForeign Language AcquisitionLinguisticsClassroom Teacher
This article describes a classroom technique for improving the pronunciation of adult ESL learners. The technique is based on using stress and pausing in the same manner as native speakers of English. Dramatic improvement in pronunciation may be quickly achieved by showing learners how stress and pause are related to parts of speech and sentence structure. The article describes how a classroom teacher can develop an awareness of the relationship between grammar and pronunciation for learners.
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