ABSTRACT

This book is a practical, comprehensive tool for busy teachers or educators teaching English pronunciation. Brown puts pronunciation into perspective with other aspects of language, highlighting the importance of teaching pronunciation from the start. Applicable for both British and American pronunciation, this book is organized by aspects of pronunciation and includes a wealth of photocopiable worksheets to use in the classroom. The engaging exercises include rhymes, games, puzzles, narratives, and more, all designed to promote learner engagement and understanding. Each worksheet is accompanied by supplementary resources and guidance, including recommendations for modifying lessons for different English learner proficiency levels; instructions for the teacher and learners; correct or expected answers; and tips for teachers to extend and create their own exercises. The versatility and adaptability of this book make it a beneficial resource for teachers of ESL/EFL/EAL, as well as educational professionals who consult and oversee teacher trainer programs and courses in TESOL.

chapter |11 pages

Introduction

section Section A|40 pages

The Components of Pronunciation

section Section B|37 pages

Suprasegmentals

chapter B1|3 pages

Waking Up for Class

chapter B3|4 pages

And to End the News, …

chapter B4|4 pages

My Name's Sophie

chapter B5|3 pages

What Year? Every Year

chapter B7|6 pages

No, It Isn't

chapter B8|6 pages

Let's Eat Grandpa

section Section C|19 pages

Word Stress

section Section D|22 pages

Spelling and Phonemic Symbols

chapter D1|3 pages

Eh, Bee, Sea, …

chapter D5|2 pages

Let Us Prey

chapter D6|6 pages

Never a Cross Word

section Section E|60 pages

Vowels and Consonants

chapter E1|5 pages

Sounds in Common

chapter E2|4 pages

What's the Difference?

chapter E3|5 pages

Allan or Ellen?

chapter E4|2 pages

Do We Invite Yvonne?

chapter E5|4 pages

United or Untied?

chapter E6|4 pages

Happy Hour

chapter E7|3 pages

So, Do Go!

chapter E8|5 pages

Who? When? Where?

chapter E9|5 pages

A Big Pig

chapter E10|3 pages

I Sought; I Thought; I Taught

chapter E11|3 pages

Take the Dose, Then Doze

chapter E12|3 pages

Jerry Ate a Jelly

chapter E13|6 pages

Caesar's Scissors

chapter E14|3 pages

We Are Phonetics Fanatics