In this two-part online course, participants will learn teaching techniques and activities to help learners become more comfortable and confident with English pronunciation. By supporting clear, intelligible communication, teachers can help learners build speaking skills that contribute to workforce readiness, successful community participation, and everyday interactions.
- ESOL teachers who are interested in integrating pronunciation into their everyday classes
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
English pronunciation is a challenge for teachers and learners alike. To add the features of English pronunciation to their speaking toolbox, learners need explicit instruction so they can hear and produce target sounds, stress patterns, and rhythms. In this two-part training, you will learn practical techniques for teaching pronunciation that support learners from a variety of language backgrounds and ESOL levels.
You will explore and practice engaging, multisensory activities for both in-person and remote instruction that go far beyond "listen and repeat." The course emphasizes intelligibility—being understood by others—rather than accent reduction, helping learners communicate more effectively in educational, workplace, and community settings. These communication skills can strengthen learners' workforce preparation and support greater economic mobility.
The course also provides practical strategies for incorporating pronunciation instruction into existing ESOL curricula rather than teaching it as a stand-alone subject, making it easier to build learners' confidence and communication skills through everyday classroom activities.
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Part 1: 12/11/26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Part 2: 12/18/26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Come prepared to try a variety of engaging activities with your teaching colleagues and leave with ideas that you can implement immediately!
PLEASE NOTE:
- Before the course opens, registrants will receive a separate email with instructions on how to access your course in Canvas. If you do not receive these instructions, please check your Spam folder and/or send an email to nruskin@edc.org.
- Explain to learners how practicing targeted features of English pronunciation can improve intelligibility, making it easier for listeners to understand them in educational, workplace, and everyday communication
- Incorporate engaging, multisensory pronunciation activities that focus on the sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation of English into existing classroom routines and instruction
- Explain to learners and colleagues the concept of accent addition rather than accent reduction, emphasizing intelligibility and effective communication while respecting learners' linguistic identities
- Select and adapt pronunciation strategies that support learners from a variety of language backgrounds and proficiency levels, helping build confidence and communication skills that contribute to workforce readiness and broader life goals
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
Ability to participate actively on Zoom by voice and video.
United States
