Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching by

The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Second Language Pronunciation by John M. Levis, Tracey M. Derwing, Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer

Practical resources designed to help language educators apply the latest research and most effective pedagogical methods to classroom pronunciation instruction In Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching, a team of distinguished researchers and educators delivers an incisive and practical approach to evidence-based pronunciation instruction in second language classrooms. Developed for language teachers who want to incorporate and implement the most effective pedagogical methods in their language instruction, this edited volume offers 15 essays that connect the latest research with practical applications in the classroom. In addition to exploring recent but less well-known methods—like High Variability Phonetic Training, discourse-based teaching, communicative classrooms, and technology-based methods—these chapters are unified in bringing theory to bear on practical questions faced by language teachers. The chapters follow a standard format, moving from critical research issues to pedagogical implications, and practical resources to equip language teachers, scholars, administrators, and teachers-in-training with the tools they require to develop their students' pronunciation abilities. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to using empirical evidence to guide pronunciation instruction in second language studentsComprehensive explorations of the integration of pronunciation instruction into second language educationPractical discussions of perception training in pronunciation instruction and the importance of L2 segmental and suprasegmental contrasts in pronunciation learningIn-depth examinations of classroom research for pronunciation and the use of technology to explore L2 pronunciationPerfect for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying TESOL, applied linguistics, and second language acquisition, Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching will also earn a place in the libraries of researchers, scholars, and teachers of language and education.

FORMATPaperback CONDITIONBrand New Back Cover

Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching offers language educators, researchers, and teachers-in-training the tools and insight they require to effectively understand and teach L2 pronunciation. This edited volume compiles 15 contributions from leading language scholars who incisively connect the latest evidence and research with best practices and methods for pronunciation educators in the classroom. Readers will discover varied methods, including High Variability Phonetic Training, discourse-based teaching, communicative classrooms, and technology-based techniques, as well as practical resources to assist in the everyday instruction for their students. From discussions about the use of empirical evidence to guide pronunciation instruction in second language students to in-depth explorations of segmental and suprasegmental contrasts, the book equips language teachers and scholars with the tools necessary for modern pronunciation education. Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching is a unique resource that will earn a place in the libraries of anyone seeking a rigorous application of the most current language research to real-world pronunciation and language instruction.

Flap

Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching offers language educators, researchers, and teachers-in-training the tools and insight they require to effectively understand and teach L2 pronunciation. This edited volume compiles 15 contributions from leading language scholars who incisively connect the latest evidence and research with best practices and methods for pronunciation educators in the classroom. Readers will discover varied methods, including High Variability Phonetic Training, discourse-based teaching, communicative classrooms, and technology-based techniques, as well as practical resources to assist in the everyday instruction for their students. From discussions about the use of empirical evidence to guide pronunciation instruction in second language students to in-depth explorations of segmental and suprasegmental contrasts, the book equips language teachers and scholars with the tools necessary for modern pronunciation education. Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching is a unique resource that will earn a place in the libraries of anyone seeking a rigorous application of the most current language research to real-world pronunciation and language instruction.

Author Biography

John M. Levis is Professor of English and Applied Linguistics at Iowa State University, USA. He is a veteran ESL teacher, and his research is focused on second language acquisition, especially second language pronunciation. Tracey M. Derwing is Professor Emeritus of TESL in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University. She focuses her research on L2 pronunciation and investigates the elements of successful social integration of immigrants and refugees. Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer is Assistant Professor of English and Applied Linguistics at Iowa State University, USA. Her research is focused on pronunciation teaching, computer-assisted language learning, and teaching materials evaluation.

Table of Contents

1 Bridging the Research-Practice Gap in L2 Pronunciation 1Tracey M. Derwing, John M. Levis, and Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer 2 Integrating Pronunciation into Language Instruction 19John M. Levis and Andrea Echelberger 3 Perception in Pronunciation Training 42Ron I. Thomson 4 Making the Teaching of Segmentals Purposeful 61Joshua Gordon 5 Making the Teaching of Suprasegmentals Accessible 85Mary Grantham O'Brien 6 Classroom Research for Pronunciation 107Veronica G. Sardegna and Alison McGregor 7 Using Technology to Explore L2 Pronunciation 129Dorothy M. Chun and Yan Jiang 8 Beyond Controlled, Guided, and Free Practice: Teaching Pronunciation Effectively Via a Coaching Model 151Donna M. Brinton, Michael Burri, and Amanda A. Baker 9 Effective Feedback for Pronunciation Teaching 174Graeme Couper 10 Pronunciation Assessment in Classroom Contexts 194Daniel R. Isbell and Mari Sakai 11 Pronunciation in Varied Teaching and Learning Contexts 215Mark Tanner and Lynn Henrichsen 12 Pronunciation Teaching in EFL K-12 Settings 235Elina Tergujeff 13 The Laboratory, the Classroom, and Online: What Works in Each Context 254Ines A. Martin and Solène Inceoglu 14 Teaching Pronunciation in the Context of Multiple Varieties of English 273Lucy Pickering and Meichan Huang 15 Research-Informed Materials for Pronunciation Teaching 293Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer and Shannon McCrocklin Glossary 315 Index 329

Review

"In summary, I can highly recommend this volume to all language instructors who incorporate pronunciation training in their classes. The depth and breadth covered here is excellent, and readers will become acquainted with the most influential research and the most effective teaching materials and resources." - LINGUIST List 33.2743, September 2022

Review Quote

"In summary, I can highly recommend this volume to all language instructors who incorporate pronunciation training in their classes. The depth and breadth covered here is excellent, and readers will become acquainted with the most influential research and the most effective teaching materials and resources." - LINGUIST List 33.2743 , September 2022

Details ISBN1119801524 Year 2022 ISBN-10 1119801524 ISBN-13 9781119801528 Format Paperback Pages 352 Publication Date 2022-04-11 UK Release Date 2022-04-11 NZ Release Date 2022-03-29 Subtitle Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching Edited by Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer Author Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken DEWEY 414 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2022-04-11 AU Release Date 2022-03-27 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

30 DAY RETURN POLICY

No questions asked, 30 day returns!

FREE DELIVERY

No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free.

SECURE PAYMENT

Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:159089550;