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  3. Intelligibility, Oral Communication, and the Teaching of Pronunciation
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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      September 2018
      October 2018
      ISBN:
      9781108241564
      9781108416627
      9781108404013
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108241564
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.63kg, 316 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.52kg, 316 Pages
      • Series:
      Cambridge Applied Linguistics
      Subjects:
      Phonetics and Phonology, Applied Linguistics, Language and Linguistics
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    Cambridge Applied Linguistics
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    Phonetics and Phonology, Applied Linguistics, Language and Linguistics
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    A proper understanding of intelligibility is at the heart of effective pronunciation teaching, and with it, successful teaching of speaking and listening. Far from being an optional 'add-it-on-if-we-have-time' language feature, pronunciation is essential because of its tremendous impact on speech intelligibility. Pronunciation dramatically affects the ability of language learners to make themselves understood and to understand the speech of others. But not all elements of pronunciation are equally important. Some affect intelligibility a great deal, while others do not. With a strong emphasis on classroom practice and how pronunciation teaching can be more effectively approached in different teaching contexts, this book provides an important resource for pronunciation researchers, with a distinctly practical focus. It shows how intelligibility research informs pronunciation teaching within communicative classrooms, enabling language teachers to incorporate intelligibility findings into their teaching. Professionals interested in oral communication, pronunciation, and speech perception will find the book fascinating.

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    ‘A superb, timely, user-friendly contribution synthesizing knowledge and advancing practical guidelines on the burning question of the linguistic factors to target to promote intelligibility. Highly recommended for all educational practitioners concerned with enhancing learners' spoken English interactions, including as a core resource for teacher training.'

    Talia Isaacs - University College London

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