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      Global English and the teaching of pronunciation

      Submitted by TE Editor on 3 May, 2011 - 08:19

      The emergence of so many different kinds (or 'varieties') of international English has caused a number of linguists to question the use of native speaker pronunciation models in the teaching of English.

      Average: 3.9 (168 votes)
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      Using LearnEnglish Kids for listening

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 30 August, 2011 - 14:21

      Why not use the songs, stories, videos, games and tongue twisters on LearnEnglish Kids for listening practice with your young learners?

      Here are some tips and ideas on how to use LearnEnglish Kids for listening practice with your classes.

      Average: 3.7 (42 votes)
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      Young learners and the phonemic chart

      Submitted by TE Editor on 19 January, 2004 - 13:00

      The main aim of this article is for teachers to help their students become more knowledgeable and interested in learning the sounds of English and to help them see how it can facilitate autonomous learning with self-study
      English language learning material and dictionaries.

      Average: 3.8 (59 votes)
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      Sound discrimination

      Submitted by TE Editor on 23 June, 2002 - 13:00

      This is an activity to help students differentiate and produce the short / I / sound as in 'milk' and the longer / i: / sound as in 'beef', although it can be adapted to any pair of sounds which your students have differentiation problems with.

      Average: 3.9 (23 votes)
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      The silent sounds game

      Submitted by TE Editor on 23 June, 2002 - 13:00

      This game is a good way to practise the vowel and diphthong sounds, and it is particularly enjoyed by young learners.

      Average: 3.2 (14 votes)
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      C for consonant, V for vowel

      Submitted by TE Editor on 23 June, 2002 - 13:00

      This is an activity to be carried out before introducing phonemic symbols. It is designed to teach students:

      Average: 3.6 (29 votes)
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      Teaching pronunciation with phonemic symbols

      Submitted by TE Editor on 5 March, 2002 - 13:00

      Phonemic symbols represent the sounds of the English language. Using them can be a valuable tool to improving your students' pronunciation.

      Average: 4.1 (92 votes)
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