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π£οΈβ Is it possible to assess all your students' pronunciation skills? π
A weekly digest for the passionate language teacher
9th edition
Greetings, Language Teacher! π§βπ«
Ever wondered how to ensure crystal-clear pronunciation in your classroom? Let's dive into:
π£οΈβ How to Assess Every Student's Pronunciation During Class π
Google's pronunciation practice tool, tips for mastering difficult sounds and more helpful videos! π¦
Pronunciation practice in 5 different languages on Curated Top Resources π
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How to Assess Every Student's
Pronunciation During Class π
We, language teachers, usually have hundreds of students under our teaching. So running a pronunciation assessment on every single student can be tricky. I mean, is that even possible?
When talking about this with colleagues we often end up wondering: "Can students say words clearly?", "Is there any particular sound they're struggling with?", "Is there a quick and easy way to assess their individual process on this aspect?".
Furthermore, studies show that up to 25-30% of how well we communicate comes from pronunciation and intonation! π€―
Now that we know how crucial this is, let's delve into effective strategies for pronunciation assessment:
Friendly approach to pronunciation π
Ideas for assessing pronunciation in class π
Leveraging the right tools π οΈ
β¨ Related Videos π¦
π Curated Top Resources π
French Pronunciation practice: Vocab 2 - NumΓ©ros 1 Γ 20β
English Pronunciation practice: Short and Lowel Soundsβ
German Pronunciation practice: How to Pronounce DIFFICULT GERMAN CONSONANTSβ
Chinese Pronunciation practice: Tone Pair (1+0): Mandarin Maniaβ
Spanish Pronunciation practice: 111 Dalmatians - Survival Kit