Non native speakers of English (NNS) often have problems

with pronunciation. Discuss the problems areas and

suggest ways to overcome these problems identifies.
Provide relevant examples to illustrate you answer.

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1. Introduction
Problem statement : Non native speakers of English (NNS)
often have problems with pronunciation
2. Problems areas in pronunciation
(Discuss the problems areas)
Sounds
Stress
intonation
3. Solution
(Suggest ways to overcome these problems identifies)
4. Summary


Pronunciation is significant part in English Language.
It is crucial to avoid misunderstanding.
Same word pronounce differently convey different
meanings.


largest obstacle faced by the non-native speaker (NNS) is
PRONUNCIATION

Reference : Hinofotis and Bailey (1981)

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Problems areas in pronunciation
Sound
Mother tongue interference.
NNS unable to eliminate
of their
native language.
Tongue not in the right position.
E.g. :



native language phonetics and phonology are
powerful influences on second language
pronunciation
Odlin (1989)
/r/ = rain
lain
/th/ = theee
zree
Problems areas in pronunciation
stress
Essential to identify stressed syllables
for better understanding




decade
decayed
red Porsche
red Porsche
of the language
It is rise and fall of pitch in our voices.
Intonation & stress are connected

express meaning

Convey our attitude and
mood.
Problems areas in pronunciation
Intonation
You speak English, dont you?
Solution
1. Able to describe how the sound are
made
2. Practice pronunciation
3. Listening and imitating native speaker.
4. Keep a vocabulary book- word stress
5. Control rate speech be patient.
Pronunciation is
important.
Contribute to language
proficiency and success
social skills.
NS need to practice to
pronounce words correctly
and clearly.
NS target : Able to speak
fluently and convey
message accurately