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Articles 1 - 14 of 14
Full-Text Articles in Phonetics and Phonology
Listen To The Beat: Activities For English Pronunciation, Victor Yevmenov
Listen To The Beat: Activities For English Pronunciation, Victor Yevmenov
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Suggested in this work is a set of activities for learners of English as a foreign language developed with a special focus on suprasegmentals of connected speech such as rhythm, stress patterning, weak forms, linking, assimilation and elision of sounds. It is designed to meet the needs of teachers of English working with groups of adult and young adult learners whose native language is syllable-timed.
Observations On The Language Acquisition Of A Thai/English Bilingual Child, Michael A. Betcher
Observations On The Language Acquisition Of A Thai/English Bilingual Child, Michael A. Betcher
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A child subject, bilingual in Thai and English, was studied during his 25th months for aspects of transference* and interference in his developing speech. A speach diary was kept on a daily basis. Attention was focused on prosodic features (intonation/tonality), word borrowing and code switching. Examples of all these phenomena were recorded, but the most significant was that of prosodic interference, wherein English intonation indicating stress, excitement or urgency was carried over into the strictly regulated Thai intonation system. * A term which is used to avoid the negative implications of "interference" and to indicate the use of a syncretic …
Spoken Bakhtiari, Gholam Hossein Rahmanian
Visual Developmental Dyslexia In Children (Specific Language Disability), Sue Golden
Visual Developmental Dyslexia In Children (Specific Language Disability), Sue Golden
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Developmental Dyslexia is a disorder manifested by difficulty in learning to read, speak, and write, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and socio-cultural opportunity. Although this disorder affects approximately 10% of all school children, it remains unknown to many teachers, especially those in the field of English as a Second Language (ESL). The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the nature of this disorder and the current remedial methods and techniques being used. It also points out some of the discrepancies that exist between theory (the treatment that a child would ideally receive), and reality; this is …
Teaching Dari To English Speakers, Sajia Sultany
Teaching Dari To English Speakers, Sajia Sultany
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This project contains the materials, methods and rationale used in teaching Dari to a group of American Peace Corps Volunteers. Included in the materials covered are the Dari alphabet and the pronunciation of Dari phonemes as well as the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in the course. The final segment of this project consists of five appendicies outlining specific materials used to teach alphabet, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Strategies With The Rods, Joseph Barrett
Strategies With The Rods, Joseph Barrett
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Silent Way is an intriguing approach to ESL teaching. Dr. Caleb Gattegno and Educational Solutions have developed a wide range of materials to accompany the techniques they suggest for helping people learn languages. Prior to my student teaching, however, I recognized the need to prepare myself to use these materials effectively. This report is a summary of my self-preparation.
Teaching English To Japanese, Kayoko Hisano
Teaching English To Japanese, Kayoko Hisano
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This paper aims at offering some information on the background of Japanese students to native teachers of English. Japanese students have a unique background in English education, which it is advisable for teachers of English to know about if they are to be as effective as possible when teaching them.
CHAPTER I touches on why the Japanese learn English, and CHAPTER II examines the kind of English education that is taught at Japanese high schools. CHAPTER II covers linguistic differences between Japanese and English, and CHAPTER IV deals with the psychology of Japanese students.
The Use Of The Language Laboratory For Language Learning In Japan (English), Hideko Fukuhara
The Use Of The Language Laboratory For Language Learning In Japan (English), Hideko Fukuhara
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This is a work-related study concerning the language laboratory in Japan. It is primarily based on my working experience at the National L.L. School, my student teaching site, and at the Seibi Bunka Center (Seibi Cultural Center) where I worked as a coordinator sent from the National office. It is also supported by my study of selected articles in Modern Language Journal, books written by Japanese experts, a report of Osaka-fu Kagaku Kyoiku Center ( The Osaka Prefectural Educational Science Center) where I attended lectures on the language laboratory, and information from a questionnaire sent to secondary school teachers who …
A Teacher's Pronunciation Manual, Nancy Iglehart Foote
A Teacher's Pronunciation Manual, Nancy Iglehart Foote
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A Teacher's Pronunciation Manual is a compilation of various techniques, games and technical information to aid the teacher in his work on pronunciation in the classroom. There are several methods for minimal pair drills, sample tongue twisters, diagnostic pronunciation tests and advice on making pronunciation tapes. Each sound in English has a discussion of its production, various minimal pairs, sample sentences and exercises and one or more techniques for the classroom. A bibliography is included for the further reference.
Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child: An Approach To The Teaching Of English The Silent Way, Betty J. Stone
Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child: An Approach To The Teaching Of English The Silent Way, Betty J. Stone
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No abstract provided.
A Tapescript Accompanying 17 English Language Lessons, Marilyn Spaventa, Lou Spaventa, Edgar Sather
A Tapescript Accompanying 17 English Language Lessons, Marilyn Spaventa, Lou Spaventa, Edgar Sather
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No abstract provided.
Max: An Independent Professional Project, Elleen Gillespie
Max: An Independent Professional Project, Elleen Gillespie
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No abstract provided.
Songs To Learn English By, Marcia Rollin
Predicting Pronunciation From Spelling: Applying The Insights Of Transformational Grammar To The Teaching Of English: Tense And Lax Vowels, Barbara Hancock
Predicting Pronunciation From Spelling: Applying The Insights Of Transformational Grammar To The Teaching Of English: Tense And Lax Vowels, Barbara Hancock
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No abstract provided.