1Why is English Phonetics and Phonology important for an English teacher?

2Due to the importance of speaking English as a mean of communication

3everyday more people speak and use English than any other language.

4Moreover, English is the international language of diplomacy, business,

5science, technology, banking, tourism, Hollywood films and arguably the best
6pop and rock music in the world.

7In that sense to teach Phonetics and Phonology will help to learn to read and
8spell appropriately the language target .

9By learning Phonics one can understand any English conversation ,songs ,films,
10etc and through a lot of practise to sound like a native speaker of the
11language.

12the correct pronunciation defines the sense of what one talks about. For
13example: world, word and work are so similar in their pronunciation In this
14case is so important to emphasize the correct pronunciation, so it is not
15posible to be confused about the sense of the sentence.

16As teachers to have a correct pronunciation it is needed, because

17pronunciation affects very much on the understanding of the meanings of the
18words. If the sound of word differs a lot this would convey to confusion. To
19avoid such kind of problems it is necessary to get a correct pronunciation this
20does not mean to sound like native speakers, but at least to be understood by
21a variety of listeners and this goal can not be achieved if students are not
22provided the teaching.

23For many English language learners, pronunciation and the spoken language
24are hardest to learn because it requires a lot of training of the tongue and
25mouth to form the correct sounds. For foreign students it is difficult to adapt
26their tongue and mouth to create the sounds of the target language, making it
27even more difficult to master English pronunciation yet. However, with a lot
28of practice, and patience, this goal can be achieved.

29Although Phonics is the most neglected aspect of English language teaching.

30Most english teachers lack training and confidence to tackle this area. Applied
31phonetics is rarely taught at schools or even universities. Then there is fact
32that the native english speakers find it difficult to hear certain features, such
33as the fall or rise of the speech, particularly at the end of the sentences. An
34effective teacher considers the teaching of pronunciation an integral part of
35the course.

36Pronunciation is not an optional extra for the language learner, any more than
37grammar, vocabulary or any other aspect of language is. If a learner’s general
38aim is to talk intelligibly to others in another language, a reasonable
39pronunciation is essentialy important to get the goal.

40sources:
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2http://thestar.com.my/english/story.asp?
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4http://grupos.emagister.com/debate/phonetics_how_important_is_it_for_
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6http://toponlineenglish.yolasite.com

7http://www.tesolcourse.com/tesol-course-articles/phonetics-
8phonology/article-03-cc.php