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Teaching Pronunciation to Adult Language Learners

Alisha Neblett Thompson

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My Experience

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How do I TEACH and not just KNOW pronunciation?

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Instructors lack

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Preparation

Support

Strategies

Courses

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Intelligibility

$27 per week

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My Target Learners

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know language teaching basics

have degree in teaching English

HOW

13,965

Zippia.com

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Learning Outcomes

Describe the needs and goals of adult language learners

Discuss Cultural Competency

Define intelligibility and its impact on planning

Analyze adult language learner speech

Apply pronunciation concepts to activities

Develop a pronunciation lesson plan

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Backward Design

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Videos

Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning

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Image credit: https://edgeeducation.com/science-behind-great-elearning-videos/

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Activities

Universal Design for Learning

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Collaborate

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Experience

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Assignments

Adult Learning Principles

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Practice listening to learner errors

Create lesson activities to help learners

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Thank You

Alisha Neblett Thompson

anebthompson@gmail.com

alishanthompson.com

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