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DEFINITION
Proper English pronunciation is a speaking skill that enable us to speak clearly and understood well by our listener. 3 main aspect - sounds, stress and intonation. Incorrect pronunciation will produce communication breakdown as listener misunderstood what we are saying.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Primary school pupils in Malaysia have problems with pronunciation ESL teachers avoid teaching pronunciation in P&P
IMPORTANCE OF PRONUNCIATON
KBSR aim - to enable pupil to speak clearly in English with correct pronunciation, intonation, word stress and sentence rhythm. Hinofotis & Baily (1980) - up to a certain proficiency standard, fault in pronunciation, not grammar or vocabulary severely impairs the communication process of ESL learners. Fraser (2000 a :1) - learners that have major difficulties in English pronunciation facing difficulties finding employment.
KBSR
Minimum evaluation on pronunciation