Teaching Pronunciation with Confidence: A Resource for ESL/EFL Teachers and Learners
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Agata Guskaroska
Zoë Zawadzki
John M. Levis
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Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- I. Introduction
- Basics of Teaching Pronunciation
- Pronunciation in Language Teaching
- II. Segmentals
- Vowels
- Consonants
- -ed and -s/-'s Endings
- III. Suprasegmentals
- Word Stress
- Rhythm
- Prominence
- Intonation: Tune
- Connected Speech
- IV. Assessment
- Diagnostic Tasks
- Image Sources
- About the Authors
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Teaching Pronunciation with Confidence is an essential resource for both English teachers and learners, designed to effectively build strong pronunciation skills and knowledge of pronunciation. This guide covers key topics, including English sounds, word stress, intonation, rhythm, prominence, connected speech, and pronunciation diagnostics to guide improvement. The book includes a wide array of interactive H5P activities and sound recordings, which can be used for classroom teaching, or homework and individual practice. These exercises provide practical experience, reinforcing the concepts covered in each chapter.
About the Contributors
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Agata Guskaroska holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University (ISU). She has taught EFL/ESL, composition, and online courses, including a MOOC on technology in language teaching. She is the assistant editor of the book Exploring AI in Applied Linguistics and co-editor of 12th PSLLT Proceedings. Currently, Agata is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at ISU, working on the development and institutional implementation of a new English Language Proficiency Advisory Program. Her research focuses on computer-assisted language learning, pronunciation teaching, and technology acceptance.
Zoë Zawadzki received her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University. Her dissertation investigated the use of HVPT for training word stress in English. She has experience teaching courses on composition and using technology in the English classroom. During her time at Iowa State University, she led the Pronunciation Research group, which compiled a “best of” collection of PSLLT teaching tips from the proceedings and updated www.pronunciationforteachers.com. She is currently the editorial assistant for the Journal of Second Language Pronunciation (JSLP).
John M. Levis is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University. He is founding editor of the Journal of Second Language Pronunciation and the founder of the annual Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, the premier conference for second language pronunciation in North America. He is the author of several books including Intelligibility, Oral Communication and the Teaching of Pronunciation, and co-editor of several books, including Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice, the Handbook of English Pronunciation, and Social Dynamics in Second Language Accent.