Combining an overview of English phonology with structured practical guidance, this introductory text shows how phonology can be applied in the classroom.

PrefaceTo the Reader1. Introduction to phonology in language teachingPhonology in the context of language teachingLanguage varieties and EnglishPerception and production of speechThe effect of linguistic context on pronunciationIntroductory activitiesIntroductory teaching ideas2 ConsonantsCharactersitics of consonantsThe system of English consonantsPositional variationRegional and social variationConsonants activitiesTeaching ideas for consonants3 VowelsCharactersitics of vowelsThe system of English vowelsPositional variationRegional and social variationVowels activitiesTeaching ideas for vowels4 ProsodyThe components of prosodyThe marking of prosodic unitsIntonationVoive qualityA prosodic continuumProsody activitiesTeaching ideas for prosody5 Phonology and orthographyConnecting written and spoken language in language learningHistorical and presnt-day patterns in English orthographyRelating orthography to pronunciation in the language lessonOrthography activitiesTeaching ideas for orthograpy6 Pronunciation in the language curriculumA place for phonology in the language classroomLesson design for phonologyAn international approach to pronunciation in the language curriculumCurriculum activitiesAppendix A: Hierarchical analysis of student pronunciationAppendix B: Pedagogical classification of pronunciation errors and problemsAppendix C: Sample unit plan for teaching the /r/-/l/ReferencesIndex