Phonology in English Language Teaching

An International Approach

Martha Pennington author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:16th Aug '96

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Phonology in English Language Teaching is an introductory text, specifically directed at the needs of language teachers internationally. Combining an overview of English phonology with structured practical guidance, this text shows how phonology can be applied in the classroom.

An introductory chapter provides the philosophical framework, followed by separate chapters on the phonology of consonants, vowels and prosody. As well as presenting core material on English phonology, the book explores the relationship of orthography to the English sound system from a historical and a present-day perspective. The final chapter focuses on lesson design and provides practical advice to teachers on diagnosing and responding to students' pronunciation difficulties.

As central themes, the book examines English seen from the perspective of international usage and considers the relationship of phonology to communication and the broader language curriculum. Consistent with its practical and communicative orientation each chapter concludes with pedagogical exercises and ideas for classroom and community research projects.

"An extremely valuable resource""Its innovative approach guarantees aa the readers a wealth of sociolinguistic, phonological, and phonetic detail that should remain a rich source of insight and information for many years to come." 

English Language Teaching Journal

ISBN: 9780582225718

Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x 16mm

Weight: 370g

304 pages