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Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching Flashcards

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  1. Why is 'intelligibility' emphasized over native-like accent in modern TEFL pronunciation teaching?

    Answer: Because the primary goal is effective communication, not accent elimination

    Intelligibility-focused teaching prioritizes helping learners be understood in real communication rather than achieving a native-like accent, which is a more realistic and meaningful goal.

  2. What does 'contrastive analysis' in pronunciation teaching involve?

    Answer: Comparing the sound systems of the learner's L1 and English to predict difficulties

    Contrastive analysis compares the phonological systems of a learner's first language (L1) and English to predict which sounds may be difficult and what interference errors may occur.

  3. Which technique involves students listening to and repeating a model pronunciation?

    Answer: Drilling

    Drilling is a technique where students listen to a model pronunciation and repeat it, often used to practice specific sounds, stress patterns, or intonation.

  4. What is the purpose of using a phonemic chart in TEFL pronunciation teaching?

    Answer: To provide a visual reference for all English phonemes

    A phonemic chart provides a complete visual reference for all phonemes in English, helping teachers and learners systematically understand, compare, and practice the English sound system.

  5. What is 'intrusive /r/' in certain varieties of English?

    Answer: The insertion of /r/ between two vowel sounds where no written /r/ exists

    Intrusive /r/ occurs in some non-rhotic English accents when an /r/ sound is inserted between two vowel sounds where no written /r/ exists, such as 'the idea(r) of it.'

  6. What is the communicative approach to pronunciation teaching primarily focused on?

    Answer: Developing sounds and features that support intelligibility in real communication

    The communicative approach to pronunciation focuses on features that affect a learner's ability to communicate effectively, integrating pronunciation practice into meaningful communication tasks.

  7. What is 'sentence stress' in English and why is it important?

    Answer: The emphasis placed on content words to convey the most important information

    Sentence stress refers to the emphasis placed on content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) to convey key information, while function words are typically unstressed, creating English's characteristic rhythm.