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Encourage students to analyze and produce natural stress patterns from "summary" of Teaching American English Pronunciation - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers by Susan Ehrlich,Peter Avery
When teaching American English pronunciation, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of analyzing and producing natural stress patterns. By encouraging students to delve into the rhythm and intonation of the language, instructors can help them develop a more authentic and fluent speaking style. One way to approach this concept is by providing students with ample opportunities to listen to native speakers and identify stress patterns in words and sentences. By immersing themselves in authentic language samples, students can start to discern the subtle variations in stress that contribute to natural-sounding ...
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