Click on each image to download the individual poster or download them all at once in the zipped folder below.
Long vowel sounds - file size 10k pdf. Click on an image to download the poster.
Vowel sounds - file size 8k pdf. Click on an image to download the poster.
Diphthongs - file size 8k pdf. Click on an image to download the poster.
Consonants - Unvoiced and voiced pairs 1 - file size 8k pdf. Click on an image to download the poster.
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Consonants - Unvoiced and voiced pairs 2 - file size 8k pdf. Click on an image to download the poster.
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Other consonants - file size 8k pdf. Click on an image to download the poster.
These phonemes are part of the phonetic chart that is used to describe the sounds of many languages. They have been established by the International Phonetic Association (IPA). For more information about the IPA and their work visit:
www.internationalphoneticassociation.org/
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Comments
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The phonemic symbols are for crucial for professional learners.
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It is a very important lesson especially for teachers to find out the correct pronunciation, and reflect on the learners. It is not necessary to let beginners memorize the phonemic symbols but use it as much as possible. It more important for advanced learners to master this.
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This material is interesting to share with my students.
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This way will help students to read the transcription in the dictionary easily and to be professional in phonology
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This is a great learning aid that will be of benefit to me especially and to those who would like to be professional in pronunciation.
Phonemic Symbols..
Thanks British Council for this Symbols..
But is there a way to help us combine all these symbol in only one document.
Re phonemic symbols
Hi Victor,
Thanks for your question. There is a free British Council app called Sounds Right which has an interactive version of the phonemic chart. You can find the information on this page: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-resources/teaching-secondary/teaching-tools/phonemic-chart
Thanks
Philippa
TeachingEnglish team
Thank you.
Phonemic symbols will enhance our pronunciation awareness. The study of pronunciation holds significant importance as it enables us to grasp the proper comprehension and articulation of English.