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Providing feedback on pronunciation from "summary" of Teaching EFL Pronunciation: Why, What and How? by M Maniruzzaman
Providing feedback on pronunciation is a critical aspect of teaching English as a foreign language. Pronunciation plays a key role in communication, as it affects how well a message is understood by others. Feedback on pronunciation helps learners improve their ability to be accurately understood by native speakers. It also boosts learners' confidence in speaking English fluently and effectively. When providing feedback on pronunciation, teachers should focus on both segmental and suprasegmental aspects of pronunciation. Segmental aspects refer to individual sounds and phonemes, while suprasegmental aspects include features such as stress, intonation, and rhythm. By addressing both segmental and suprasegmental aspects, teachers can help learners achieve a more natural and intelligible pronunciation. Effective feedback on pronunciation should be specific, constructive, and tailored to the individual needs of each learner. Instead of simply pointing out errors, teachers should provide guidance on how to improve pronunciation through targeted practice activities. For example, teachers can offer drills, tongue twisters, or listening exercises to help learners master difficult sounds or intonation patterns. It is essential for teachers to create a supportive and non-judgmental learning environment when providing feedback on pronunciation. Learners may feel self-conscious about their pronunciation, so it is crucial for teachers to offer feedback in a positive and encouraging manner. By creating a safe space for learners to practice and make mistakes, teachers can help them build confidence and improve their pronunciation skills over time. In addition to providing direct feedback on pronunciation, teachers can also incorporate pronunciation practice into regular classroom activities. For example, teachers can include pronunciation exercises in listening and speaking tasks, pair work activities, or role-playing exercises. By integrating pronunciation practice into everyday classroom activities, teachers can help learners develop their pronunciation skills in a natural and meaningful way.- Providing feedback on pronunciation is an essential part of teaching English as a foreign language. By focusing on both segmental and suprasegmental aspects of pronunciation, offering specific and constructive feedback, creating a supportive learning environment, and integrating pronunciation practice into regular classroom activities, teachers can help learners improve their pronunciation skills and become more confident and effective communicators in English.
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