Learning pronunciation in EFL

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Results of studies:

Relevant factors: biological changes, sensitive period for language learning, exposure, motivation, ability and attitude.

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Learning pronunciation in EFL: factors and difficulties

Motivation or concern for good pronunciation

"Achievemet pronunciation"

Some other don't want to speak because of probable mistakes

Some learners solicit correction

Phonetic ability

Poor vs good discriminators

Pronunciation drills

Basic ability of human beings

"Auditory discrimination ability"

Amount of exposure

What matters: taking advantage of opportunities

English used at school, work

Language spoken at home

English-speaking country

The native language

intonation

rythm

Sound systems: target language and native language

"less favoured languages"

"more favoured languages"

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Attitude and identity

"Integrating motivation"

Positive feelings towards speakers of the new language

Strong sense of belonging

Willing to learn about a new culture/language

Trying to fit in the new community

Adopting or imitating ways of speaking

Group affiliation

The age factor

Adults: heavy foreign accent

Children: native-like pronunciation

Common beliefs