Topic > Pronunciation in English Pronunciation - 1089

The elements absent in the students' L1 will be the most difficult part and will require more emphasis. Consequently, teachers need to start with the phonemes and syllable patterns of students' L1, then introduce those present only in the L2 and compare them to reduce the number of expected errors. Students should be provided with a basic understanding of the phonetics and phonology of both Arabic and English. - Teachers should listen carefully to students as they speak or read and be aware of common pronunciation problems they have to offer solutions and develop strategies appropriate ones that address difficult sounds and thereby reduce these difficulties.- Since it is important to place a strong emphasis on listening as a means of releasing the appropriate pronunciation of English consonants and consonant clusters, teachers should ask their students to listen to the pronunciation corrected by authentic materials using technologies such as recorded texts, electronic dictionaries with vocal functions, pronunciation of words, educational videos on You Tube, ESL applications and consequently having adequate input