How To Teach Pronunciation 3 Essential Elements

1. PRACTICE

1.1. After imitating the sound and learning the correct biology for producing it, now is the time to practice the use of that sound or sound pattern. You can use minimal pairs (pairs of words which differ in only one sound like mop and pop or pop and pep) to highlight one sound or phoneme that you are teaching. If you want to add a little fun to pronunciation class, try tongue twisters.

2. IMITATION

2.1. The first step in any successful pronunciation lesson is to give your students the opportunity to imitate. Most often, you will be the model that your students will copy, but you can also use other sources. Use a recording from television, radio or the internet for variety.

3. EXPLANATION

3.1. After having your students imitate either you or your pronunciation source, you should explain to them the biological process of making that sound. Reviewing the parts of the mouth can help your students clearly understand how to make appropriate English sounds.