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Effective pronunciation teaching involves a balance between accuracy and fluency from "summary" of English Pronunciation Teaching and Research by Martha C. Pennington,Pamela Rogerson-Revell
When teaching pronunciation, it is crucial to strike a balance between accuracy and fluency. Accuracy refers to the ability to produce sounds, stress patterns, and intonation in a precise and correct manner, while fluency relates to the smoothness and speed at which speech is delivered. Both aspects are essential for effective communication in English. Focusing solely on accuracy may result in students being overly preoccupied with correct pronunciation to the point where their speech becomes slow, hesitant, and unnatural. On the other ...
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