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Pronunciation Problems in Ukraine - TEFL Blog
Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Pronunciation Problems in Ukraine
It is not a secret that pronouncing English sounds easily and correctly is a big challenge for non-native speakers. Of course, the complexity of English pronunciation consists not only of particular sounds but also of several other aspects such as intonation, stress, rhythm, and timing. I would like to analyze one of the biggest and most obvious pronunciation problems for Ukrainian speakers of English which, in my opinion, is sound differences and the way of pronouncing sounds.
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Sound System
Articulation
Aspiration
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Vietnamese Pronunciation Problems in English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Vietnamese Pronunciation Problems in English
Speaking like a native speaker is always expected from learners. However, they encounter many factors that prevent their success. Therefore, as an English teacher, I want to explore some common difficulties that Vietnamese students face when they learn to pronounce English so that I can teach effectively and help them communicate more confidently.
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Problem with vowels
Problems with consonants
Word stress, sentence stress
Intonation and word connection
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The Problem of Pronunciation for Russians Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 29 May 2019 Mark Crocker
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The Problem of Pronunciation for Russians Learning English
As a native Russian speaker I was worried about pronunciation from the very beginning of my English studies in primary school. It so happened that in my family my grandmother was an English teacher in high school who had worked in this position for more than 50 years. Naturally, I began my acquaintance with English much earlier than most of my peers. And the first step in the work of my grandmother in teaching me a foreign language was the formulation of pronunciation, something that most Russians have problems with.
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The Main Issues That Cause Problems for Russian Students
The Problem With Vowels
Looking on the Bright Side
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Pronunciation Problems of Students in the Philippines - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Pronunciation Problems of Students in the Philippines
English has its place as the most frequently required subject of mostly Philippines' school and universities. This is because of the belief of most Filipinos that the mastery of the English language is the most important demands globally. We grew up believing that learning a second language is not an easy task, although other nationalities find that it is easy for us to imitate and practice the language. However, that is not the case. The problems of teaching and learning a foreign language, specifically English, have suggested some studies of the errors made by most Filipino students. In spite of the knowledge of English of the Filipino, there are times that most students... [Read more]
English Pronunciation Problems of Italian Native Speakers - TEFL Blog
Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
English Pronunciation Problems of Italian Native Speakers
Teaching English pronunciation to students of other languages is always a big deal. English teachers from other countries may think that it is a topic to be skipped or only briefly introduced to students, but it is one of the most important subjects and it should be an integral part of an English course. As a matter of fact, the full understanding of a language and good communication actually depend, to a certain extent, on how correctly words are pronounced. Also, it is not only a matter of pronunciation but intonation. Every language has its own intonation and stress on words, so an English learner could find it difficult to get used to a new way of pronouncing words in... [Read more]
3 Common Pronunciation Problems for Students in Peru - TEFL Blog
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT
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3 Common Pronunciation Problems for Students in Peru
Difficulty with pronunciation is likely something that every EFL teacher will face at one point or another in their career. Every language in the world has different ways of pronouncing different words/ letters. In addition to this, most speakers of other languages have heavy accents that can make pronouncing English words very difficult. This can be a challenge when teaching English as a foreign language. It can be especially challenging because not all learners around the world will face the same problems. Students in Vietnam will likely have different pronunciation problems than students in Kenya and students in Brazil will likely have different pronunciation problems than students... [Read more]
Three Typical Pronunciation Problems for Japanese ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 17 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Three Typical Pronunciation Problems for Japanese ESL Students
According to a study by scholars and experts in the field of linguistics, more specifically in the article of Riney & Anderson-Hsieh from International Christian University, the native language (L1) is a good predictor of pronunciation accuracy in English as researched by Suter in 1976. In the same article, it was mentioned that a subsequent study by Purcell and Suter in 1980, found that non-native speakers who are most likely to pronounce English (L2) poorly, fit the profile in Japanese ESL students.
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1. /L/ and /R/ sound
2. /ng/ sound
3. /th/ Fricatives
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4 of the Most Common Pronunciation Problems in Egypt - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT
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4 of the Most Common Pronunciation Problems in Egypt
A learner's mother tongue has a profound influence on verbalization of the second language. The absence of some sounds in the learner's first language, and the difference in intonation, word, and syllable stress between the learner's native language and English are some of the many factors that often lead to an incorrect pronunciation of English words. In order to address these issues, a teacher needs to have a basic understanding of the student's native language. This essay will briefly explore the most common pronunciation problems for Egyptians learners of English and some suggested solutions to tackle these problems.
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The 2 Pronunciation Problems ESL Students Suffer From in Japan - TEFL Blog
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The 2 Pronunciation Problems ESL Students Suffer From in Japan
There are several pronunciation problems that students of English will face in Japan; however, I will focus on two.
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1. Differences in the phonetic systems of two languages
2. Lack of exposure to authentic English resources
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1. Differences in the phonetic systems of two languages
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Pronunciation Problems for Learners Speaking Chinese as their First Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 27 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Pronunciation Problems for Learners Speaking Chinese as their First Language
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sheneil J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Problems with Consonants
Problems with Vowels
Problems with Rhythm and Stress
Problems with intonation
Minimal Pairs
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Problems with Consonants
Chinese does not have either of the "th" sounds (like "that" and "this"). Most other languages do not have these sounds and they are problematic for most learners of English. The difficulty is the point of articulation- the tongue has to be between the teeth, not... [Read more]
The Most Common Pronunciation Problems for English Learners in Myanmar - TEFL Blog
Thu, 07 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Most Common Pronunciation Problems for English Learners in Myanmar
Assuming it has already been understood generally, I do not intend to elaborate on the reasons between Myanmar and Burma, even though it still remains unknown to many. In this essay, I will be using 'Burmese' or 'Burmese language' to refer to the language and 'Myanmar' for the country. Language acquisition can understandably present several challenges ranging from alphabets, accent, construction styles, pronunciation, etc. Depending on several factors, different language speakers will have different challenges. While one part is no less difficult than another, I reckon, in Myanmar, there is one component that most learners seem to have similar difficulty in taking... [Read more]
Why is Pronunciation Important in Teaching Business English? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is Pronunciation Important in Teaching Business English?
Nowadays, English is becoming popular due to advanced technology and more people receiving higher education. That Goods, capital, services, people and even knowledge travels around the world make a common and standard language necessary. English is an ideal one. However, when people do business, they still talk most. A standard or conceivable accent is the first step towards a successful deal. This passage aims at emphasizing the importance of pronunciation in teaching business English. Generally speaking, teaching pronunciation specifically is good for students learning and career development. It is also good for teachers to earn more popularity as well as the... [Read more]
How I Solved the Pronunciation Problem of the Voiced 'TH' with Chinese Students - TEFL Blog
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
How I Solved the Pronunciation Problem of the Voiced 'TH' with Chinese Students
In my experience with teaching Chinese students, most pronounce the unvoiced 'TH' sound correctly. To account for the difference in sound between the unvoiced 'TH' and the voiced 'TH', most students seem to have developed the habit of placing their tongue either on the back of their front teeth or on the roof of the mouth immediately behind the front teeth to create a plosive 'TH' sound which sounds most closely like and' sound.
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Defining the problem
Understanding physiology of the sound
How to work on pronunciation online
Memory games
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Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam - TEFL Blog
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam
Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions.
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Language structure
How to work this out?
Consonants
Reading comprehension
Word building
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What is Challenging in English Pronunciation for Japanese Native Speakers? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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What is Challenging in English Pronunciation for Japanese Native Speakers?
What's the most difficult part of learning a new language? Is it writing? Perhaps it's the reading or memorizing new vocabulary? Well for some it's speaking the new language, specifically when it comes to pronunciation. Every language has its unique ways or pronouncing their vowels and constants as well as how they form their sentence structure. Especially this write up will focus on Japanese English as a Second Language (ESL) students and the difficulties they face while learning English and its pronunciation.
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Japanese Writing
Teaching Approach
Pronunciation Differences
Further Steps
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The Most Common Problems Students in Russia Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT
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The Most Common Problems Students in Russia Face When Learning English
It is not a secret for anyone that native speakers of any language always easily identify "non-native" when they hear at least a few words spoken by them. Often native speakers are able to fairly accurately determine the country from which the person came, based on his pronunciation. This happens due to the fact that it is common for all of us to use the sounds of our native language in the pronunciation of words of a foreign language, as well as to use articulation models we know from childhood the position of the organs of speech (lips, tongue, etc.).
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The "Russian mistakes"
Muting voiced consonants in the endings.
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Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Common Pronunciation Challenges for Learners in Azerbaijan
Pronunciation is an essential part of the English language. Clear and cohesive speech can create meaningful conversations, meanwhile incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. Every, non-native English-speaking country has pronunciation problems. One of the countries which come across with pronunciation errors is my homeland Azerbaijan. It is a lovely country, with nice traditions and people.
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Multilingual Country
Historical Reasons
Modern Situation
Digital Age
Teacher Training
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Should Chinese ESL Students Have Explicit Phonetic Instruction? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Should Chinese ESL Students Have Explicit Phonetic Instruction?
During nine years of teaching English as a Second language, I have discovered how important phonetics is in learning the correct pronunciation of the English language, and in fact, in any language. Derwing and Munro (2005) emphasize, "It is essential to have an accurate understanding of the target language phonological system to enhance the quality of pronunciation".
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We should look at some of the problems that L2 learners have when trying to produce accurate L1 language patterns.
We also have to take into account the students.
Chinese students are very reluctant to speak in a classroom setting.
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T.P. - Japan said:
Pronunciation problems in JapanJapan has cultivated a reputation for being a country that is rich in history, culture and resources. Within the global sphere Japan has also seen the impact of English language in transforming the way in which countries relate. In an effort to avoid being on the periphery of the development enabled by globalization, the Ministry of Education, Sports, Culture and technology (also referred to as MEXT) has made providing... [Read more]
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Wed, 29 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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The Most Common Problems Students in Turkey Face When Learning English
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The Most Common Problems Students in Nigeria Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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The Most Common Problems Students in Nigeria Face When Learning English
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W.D. - U.S.A. said:
Problems for learners in ChinaThere are two main aspects that cause problems for chinese students. The first aspect is connected with the language itself. English and Mandarin ? the common language in china belong to different language families (English belongs to Germanic and chinese to Sino-Tibetan family) that have many differences in fields of phonetics, writing system and grammar. The second aspect considers different learning style of chinese... [Read more]
The Most Common Problems Students in Spain Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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The Most Common Problems Students in Spain Face When Learning English
For non-native English student in Spain, specific difficulties may be encountered when learning English. A good English teacher will help a student address those difficulties including, but not limited to, pronunciation, listening, and grammar.
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Lack in Listening Comprehension
"Unlearning" Mispronunciation
Regional Dialects Create More Difficulties
Grammar Patterns and Word Order
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Pronunciation Challenges Students Face in China - TEFL Blog
Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Pronunciation Challenges Students Face in China
Every learner of a foreign language may face pronunciation problems now and then. Languages that belong to one language group have more in common in phonics and are usually easier to learn to pronounce correctly. But such languages as English and Chinese are so different, that Chinese learners (and I bet English speaking learners of Chinese too) often have many difficulties in pronunciation.
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State of the problem
Common pronunciation errors
How to correct pronunciation problems
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How to Help Chinese Native Speaking Students in Their ESL Practice - TEFL Blog
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Help Chinese Native Speaking Students in Their ESL Practice
China is one of the leading countries in the world that has been in the search and quest to learn the English language. In recent years the demand to learn English has been on a rise. Every school tries to have a teacher who can teach the language to the learners. However, in this process of learning, many learners encounter a series of problems which make the language learning process not an easy task both for teachers and students. However, we are going to be looking at very common problems students learning English as a foreign language face in China.
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First Language
Lack of Interest
Pronunciation Difficulties
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