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I can’t teach pronunciation; I don’t have the right accent
26 minutes Posted Feb 11, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
– Intro
– Nicola’s background in ELT
– Diverse nationalities of students and teachers Nicola works with in Barcelona
– Programme of pronunciation training Nicola offers
– Bridging the gap between accessibility for the student and clear pronunciation
– Being intelligible vs. being effective
– Assessing effective pronunciation
– Correcting pronunciation
– Tips for non-native teachers
– Common pronunciation issues in Middle Eastern students
– Practical classroom advice
– Outro
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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.
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LINKSNicola and Mark’s blog all about teaching pronunciation
Teach Pronunciation Facebook Page
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