I can’t teach pronunciation; I don’t have the right accent

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ELTtime

Garnet Education

10 episodes

9 months ago

At Garnet Education, we produce ELT materials that are used in schools, colleges and universities around the world. We’ve created ELTtime in the hope that it can be a springboard for further discussions in our online community and in your staffrooms. You can expect a variety of topics, from the origins of the word capsicum to in-depth discussions of industry biases, global issues and other challenges that the ELT community faces today.

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I can’t teach pronunciation; I don’t have the right accent

ELTtime

26 minutes 37 seconds

5 years ago

I can’t teach pronunciation; I don’t have the right accent

In the third episode of ELTtime, we speak to Nicola Meldrum to dispel the myth that non-native speakers can’t teach pronunciation. Expect discussions about the validity of all teachers and accents, some useful tips for teaching pronunciation, and some practical advice to take back to your classroom.

Let us know if you enjoyed the episode! Get in touch with any suggestions or questions – you can find us at @garneteducation everywhere!

LINKS

Nicola and Mark’s blog all about teaching pronunciation
Teach Pronunciation Facebook Page
Teach Pronunciation Instagram
21st Century Skills in the ELT Classroom – coming soon!

CHAPTERS

0:20 – Intro
0:46 – Nicola’s background in ELT
2:57 – Diverse nationalities of students and teachers Nicola works with in Barcelona
4:50 – Programme of pronunciation training Nicola offers
7:55 – Bridging the gap between accessibility for the student and clear pronunciation
9:20 – Being intelligible vs. being effective
11:47 – Assessing effective pronunciation
14:32 – Correcting pronunciation
16:51 – Tips for non-native teachers
18:55 – Common pronunciation issues in Middle Eastern students
21:14 – Practical classroom advice
25:53 – Outro