BASIC CONCEPTS
What is pronunciation?
The way words and sounds are produced when speaking
What is drilling in pronunciation teaching?
Repeating sounds, words, or sentences to practise pronunciation
How many sounds are represented by the letters sh in the word ship?
One sound: /ʃ/.
A teacher says cat, and students repeat it. What technique is being used?
Repetition drilling.
What does IPA stand for?
International Phonetic Alphabet.
Name three main features of pronunciation.
Individual sounds, word stress, and intonation.
What technique uses words like ship and sheep to teach sound differences?
The minimal pairs technique.
What is the difference between /ɪ/ and /iː/ in ship and sheep?
/ɪ/ is a short vowel, while /iː/ is a long vowel.
A teacher asks students to distinguish between fan and van. What technique is this?
Minimal pairs.
What is the main purpose of phonetic transcription?
To represent speech sounds using phonetic symbols.
What is a phoneme?
The smallest sound unit that can change the meaning of a word.
What is a tongue twister?
A phrase designed to practise difficult sounds through repetition.
Which word contains the sound /θ/: think, sink, or tin?
Think
Students listen to a recording and imitate the speaker. What are they practising?
Listening and imitation.
What is the difference between a method and a technique?
A method is a general way of teaching, while a technique is a specific classroom procedure or activity
What is the difference between pronunciation and accent?
Pronunciation is the way sounds are produced, while accent refers to distinctive pronunciation features associated with a speaker or group.
What technique involves learners listening to a model and repeating it?
The imitation technique.
What is word stress?
The emphasis placed on one syllable of a word.
Students clap on the stressed syllable of each word. What are they practising?
Word stress.
What is the imitative approach to pronunciation teaching?
An approach in which learners listen to a model and try to reproduce its pronunciation.
Why is pronunciation important in language learning?
It helps learners communicate clearly and understand spoken English.
What is the purpose of using songs and rhymes in pronunciation lessons?
To practise sounds, rhythm, stress, and intonation in an enjoyable way.
What is intonation?
The rise and fall of the voice when speaking.
Students practise saying the same sentence with different emotions and voice movements. Which pronunciation feature are they practising?
Intonation.
What is the communicative goal of pronunciation teaching?
To help learners speak intelligibly and communicate effectively.