Phonetic Symbols With Examples

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Phonetics and TESOL Phonetics, the study of the sounds of human speech, and in particular “Articulatory Phonetics”, are not commonly taught to native speakers of English, let alone learners of English as a second language. However if the learner is serious with their English and wish to progress to an advanced level, learning phonetics, in particular the International Phonetic Alphabet, would be of immense benefit. English spelling is often contradictory, devoid of relation to the pronunciation of a word, and lacking in clear patterns. Patterns that do exist are numerous, with a large number of exceptions, and all of this makes it very difficult for the learner of English as a second language to master pronunciation. The International Phonetic Alphabet puts all of the individual...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Cost Registered TESOL 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: J.S. - U.K. said: Is The Teaching of Phonetics Phonology ImportantPhonetics is the physical production of sound, while phonology is the study or science of sound patterns, how it alters words with different sounds e.g. rise and fall. Increasingly today the word phonology is used to describe the whole sound system. Having researched this subject there is definitely some conflicting advice as to whether it is important or not. What I have found by reading different articles is that phonetics and phonology are...  [Read more]

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