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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |11 pages
Introduction
section Section A|40 pages
The Components of Pronunciation
chapter A1|3 pages
Who Needs Good Pronunciation?
chapter A2|3 pages
How Do You Feel About Pronunciation?
chapter A3|7 pages
Who Are We?
chapter A4|4 pages
Are You Mr. Grumpy?
chapter A5|4 pages
Rhubarb
chapter A6|5 pages
Big and Small Mistakes
chapter A7|7 pages
My Language or Yours?
section Section B|37 pages
Suprasegmentals
chapter B1|3 pages
Waking Up for Class
chapter B2|6 pages
There Was a Young Lady From …
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 B6|3 pages
What's the Difference Between a Cat and a Comma?
chapter B7|6 pages
No, It Isn't
chapter B8|6 pages
Let's Eat Grandpa
section Section C|19 pages
Word Stress
chapter C1|4 pages
BRAzil, braZIL?
chapter C2|3 pages
EDucation, eDUcation, eduCAtion, educaTION?
chapter C3|4 pages
She Was Presented With a Present
chapter C4|3 pages
Edinburgh, eDINburgh, edinBURGH?
chapter C5|3 pages
Letter from London
section Section D|22 pages
Spelling and Phonemic Symbols
chapter D1|3 pages
Eh, Bee, Sea, …
chapter D2|3 pages
We Joined the Navy to See the World
chapter D3|3 pages
Around the World in 20 Countries
chapter D4|3 pages
D'you Know the Capital of Alaska?
chapter D5|2 pages
Let Us Prey
chapter D6|6 pages
Never a Cross Word
section Section E|60 pages
Vowels and Consonants