NEW Action Research Project: Phonetics and IPA; Finding new ways to teach Phonetics.
This action research project will examine novel phonetics and pronunciation methods for English language learners. The study addresses students' common pronunciation difficulties, which can hinder communication and lower confidence. Action research and recognising instructional issues will enhance phonetics training in English language education and teaching.
As a linguist, I have been fascinated and confused by the way English teachers teach speech for a long time. The subject is often forgotten or not taught well, which makes both students and teachers less interested in it and less sure of its importance. Luckily, there is a clear shift happening in the English Language fields. Practitioners and linguistic theorists are giving this skill more importance. Giving how important it is for learners to be able to communicate well and explain themselves clearly, this is a much-appreciated development.