Conference paper
An L1 point of reference approach for the instruction of pronunciation
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICELT), pp.57-70
International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICELT), 2nd (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 24-Oct-2014–25-Oct-2014)
Knowledge Publishing House
2014
Abstract
This theoretical paper outlines an innovative approach for the instruction of pronunciation which is particularly beneficial for non-native English speaking teachers wanting to teach pronunciation within the EFL context: a first language (L1) point of reference approach for the instruction of pronunciation (Carey, 2004). Our paper aims to encourage teacher creativity, flexibility, and a non-nativist approach to pronunciation instruction by offering practical learner-centred alternatives to 'listen and repeat'. We argue that speech production needs to precede perception training within the sequence of instruction through motor-sensory awareness (Messum, 2010; Copeman, 2012) and L1-specific approaches (Carey, 2004). We present key theories and models of speech perception and production to justify the departure from native English modelling, listening exercises and imitation, towards raising awareness of individual learner needs. The approach initially develops the learner's awareness of their L1 phonology as a scaffold towards developing an acceptable approximation of the target speech sounds. We emphasize the importance of learners becoming metalinguistic about their pronunciation needs, and the realisation that they are their own best teachers, when supported by teachers with L1 phonology knowledge. Techniques for learning and teaching pronunciation within the L1-specific approach are presented using examples for Vietnamese and Korean learners of English.
Details
- Title
- An L1 point of reference approach for the instruction of pronunciation
- Authors
- Michael D Carey (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringT Do Ahn (Author) - University of Da Nang, Vietnam
- Contributors
- Nguyen Bich Thuy (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICELT), pp.57-70
- Conference details
- International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICELT), 2nd (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 24-Oct-2014–25-Oct-2014)
- Publisher
- Knowledge Publishing House
- Date published
- 2014
- ISBN
- 9786049089633
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450056602621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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