Define Phonetic Alphabet

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Renhuai and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.B. – U.S. said: Unit thirteen is very interesting as it deals with two uncommon subjects, pronunciation and phonology.It deals not only with the theorical aspect of these two notions but also goes far by giving techniques to teach them. Phonology is define as the study, science, analysis, and classification of the physical properties of sounds, when phonetics is define as an area of knowledge that deals with the production of speech sounds by humans. These two terms are often used interchangeably but the term...  [Read more]

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This TESOL glossary presents terms which are links to the description of that term. All the terms are in general use throughout the teaching industry with a particular focus on EFL. Some slight variations in meaning may be possible depending upon the specific area the term relates to, but on the whole, we have chosen those terms with generally accepted meaning and minimal ambiguity. Simply click on the TESOL glossary link term below for the full definition. When learning the English language students are regularly confronted with vocabulary that is new and unfamiliar to them. In order to learn how to pronounce these words correctly the student needs to hear... READ MORE Recognition that professional standards have been met. Recognition that academic and other standards have been...  [Read more]