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Use activities that focus on rhythm and intonation in speech from "summary" of Teaching American English Pronunciation - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers by Susan Ehrlich,Peter Avery
To help learners improve their American English pronunciation, it is essential to incorporate activities that emphasize rhythm and intonation in speech. These aspects play a crucial role in conveying meaning and making speech sound natural and fluent. By focusing on rhythm, learners can develop a sense of the patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables in words and sentences. This can help them sound more like native speakers and improve their overall intelligibility. Intonation, on the other hand, refers to the rising and falling patterns of pitch in speech. It conveys emotions, attitudes, and subtle nuances of meaning. By practicing intonation, learners can learn how to use pitch to ask questions, show surprise, express uncertainty, and convey a range of other communicative functions. This can greatly enhance their ability to engage in meaningful conversations and interaction...
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