Learning pronunciation in EFL: factors and difficulties
The age factor
Common beliefs
Children: native-like pronunciation
Adults: heavy foreign accent
Attitude and identity
Group affiliation
Adopting or imitating ways of speaking
Trying to fit in the new community
Willing to learn about a new culture/language
Strong sense of belonging
Positive feelings towards speakers of the new language
"Integrating motivation"
We can't think in terms of barriers to learning. Every factor has to be taken into account. All in all, every person is different and learning is up to ourselves.
The native language
"more favoured languages"
"less favoured languages"
Sound systems: target language and native language
rythm
intonation
Amount of exposure
English-speaking country
Language spoken at home
English used at school, work
What matters: taking advantage of opportunities
Phonetic ability
"Auditory discrimination ability"
Basic ability of human beings
Pronunciation drills
Poor vs good discriminators
Motivation or concern for good pronunciation
Some learners solicit correction
Some other don't want to speak because of probable mistakes
"Achievemet pronunciation"