In the third episode of ELTtime, we speak to Nicola Meldrum to dispel the myth that non-native speakers can’t teach pronunciation. Expect discussions about the validity of all teachers and accents, some useful tips for teaching pronunciation, and some practical advice to take back to your classroom.

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LINKS

Nicola and Mark’s blog all about teaching pronunciation Teach Pronunciation Facebook Page Teach Pronunciation Instagram 21st Century Skills in the ELT Classroom – coming soon!

CHAPTERS

0:20 – Intro 0:46 – Nicola’s background in ELT 2:57 – Diverse nationalities of students and teachers Nicola works with in Barcelona 4:50 – Programme of pronunciation training Nicola offers 7:55 – Bridging the gap between accessibility for the student and clear pronunciation 9:20 – Being intelligible vs. being effective 11:47 – Assessing effective pronunciation 14:32 – Correcting pronunciation 16:51 – Tips for non-native teachers 18:55 – Common pronunciation issues in Middle Eastern students 21:14 – Practical classroom advice 25:53 – Outro