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Pronunciation - Vowel Sounds - Phonetic Symbols vs. "TEST" Words
I have been teaching ESL for more than 30 years. When I was in university, I studied Phonetics, so that I would TRULY understand how we actually MAKE every sound in English.
However, I discovered that using the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols for vowel sounds led to 2 problems: different countries use different symbols for what are, to us, the same sound; and using these symbols meant that learners had to learn ANOTHER language (Phonetic Symbols). So eventually, I found that using "test" words was FAR more helpful in helping learners become self- and peer-correcting that the IPA ever was!
I have used this system successfully with learners of ALL levels. Try this out, and let me know how it works for you. Thanks!
Kate
P.S. There are many more free sample lessons are available under FREE STUFF on my website, http://mondaymorningesl.com/
Level:intermediate
Age: +10
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