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Provide opportunities for students to practice different intonation patterns from "summary" of Teaching American English Pronunciation - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers by Susan Ehrlich,Peter Avery
One effective way to help students improve their American English pronunciation is to create opportunities for them to practice a variety of intonation patterns. Intonation plays a crucial role in conveying meaning and nuance in spoken language, so it is essential for students to develop a strong command of different intonation patterns. By offering students opportunities to practice different intonation patterns, instructors can help them become more aware of the ways in which intonation can change the meaning of a sentence. For example, rising intonation at the end of a sentence can indicate a question, while falling intonation typically marks a statement. By practicing these patterns in context, students can learn to use into...
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