Combining an overview of English phonology with structured practical guidance, this introductory text shows how phonology can be applied in the classroom.

Preface
To the Reader
1. Introduction to phonology in language teaching
Phonology in the context of language teaching
Language varieties and English
Perception and production of speech
The effect of linguistic context on pronunciation
Introductory activities
Introductory teaching ideas
2 Consonants
Charactersitics of consonants
The system of English consonants
Positional variation
Regional and social variation
Consonants activities
Teaching ideas for consonants
3 Vowels
Charactersitics of vowels
The system of English vowels
Positional variation
Regional and social variation
Vowels activities
Teaching ideas for vowels
4 Prosody
The components of prosody
The marking of prosodic units
Intonation
Voive quality
A prosodic continuum
Prosody activities
Teaching ideas for prosody
5 Phonology and orthography
Connecting written and spoken language in language learning
Historical and presnt-day patterns in English orthography
Relating orthography to pronunciation in the language lesson
Orthography activities
Teaching ideas for orthograpy
6 Pronunciation in the language curriculum
A place for phonology in the language classroom
Lesson design for phonology
An international approach to pronunciation in the language curriculum
Curriculum activities
Appendix A: Hierarchical analysis of student pronunciation
Appendix B: Pedagogical classification of pronunciation errors and problems
Appendix C: Sample unit plan for teaching the /r/-/l/
References
Index