BLOQUE II Flashcards
What are the two main pronunciation models used to teach English?
The two main pronunciation models are British Received Pronunciation (RP) and American English.
Why is RP often called “BBC English”?
RP is called “BBC English” because it was used by BBC announcers and became widely known through radio.
What are the two steps to learning pronunciation?
The two steps are:
1. Learning to hear and discriminate sounds, stress, and intonation.
2. Learning to produce them clearly.
Why is it important to teach pronunciation from the beginning?
Pronunciation should be taught early because it is as important as grammar and vocabulary, and students can imitate both good and bad pronunciation.
What is a minimal pair in pronunciation practice?
A minimal pair is a pair of words that differ by only one sound, like “see” and “she” or “tree” and “three.”
How can students practice stress in words?
Students can listen to words and clap or snap when they hear the stressed syllable, or they can use symbols like circles to mark the stress.
What is the first step in learning to produce sounds?
The first step is imitation. Students listen to the teacher’s model and repeat the sounds in chorus or individually.
How can students practice rhythm in English?
Students can clap to the strong beats of sentences, adding more syllables between claps as they practice.
What is one way to teach intonation patterns to students?
Students can move their arms up or down to match the rising or falling intonation of a sentence.
Why do Spanish speakers have problems with English stress?
Spanish speakers find it difficult to pronounce three- or four-syllable words with stress on the first syllable, like vegetables.
What rhythm problem do Spanish speakers face when learning English?
Spanish speakers use syllable-timed rhythm, but English has stress-timed rhythm, making it hard for them to use weak forms correctly.
What is a fun activity to teach intonation and mood?
Students can role-play, like acting as “Mr. Happy” or “Mr. Sad,” to practice intonation that matches different emotions.
